Question 1

Is the Dwarsberg area safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Dwarsberg SAPS precinct recorded 196 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 19500% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 3 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very Low" crime-volume tier for North West precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in the Dwarsberg precinct?

Accepted Answer

The Dwarsberg SAPS precinct reported 196 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 19500% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in the Dwarsberg precinct increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Dwarsberg SAPS precinct has increased 19500% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 196 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in the Dwarsberg precinct?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime category in the Dwarsberg SAPS precinct is All theft not mentioned elsewhere.

Question 5

What suburbs does the Dwarsberg police station cover?

Accepted Answer

The Dwarsberg SAPS precinct covers: Dwarsberg. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Crime category	Reported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	45
Serious assault	35
Common assault	27
Stock-theft	27
Malicious damage	11
Business burglary	8
Drug-related crime	8
Residential burglary	7

Category	2025-2026	2024-2025	Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	45	0	+45
Serious assault	35	0	+35
Common assault	27	0	+27
Stock-theft	27	0	+27
Malicious damage	11	0	+11
Business burglary	8	0	+8
Drug-related crime	8	0	+8
Residential burglary	7	0	+7
Commercial crime	5	1	+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	4	0	+4
Rape	4	0	+4
Murder	3	0	+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	3	0	+3
Aggravated robbery	3	0	+3
Arson	1	0	+1
Attempted murder	1	0	+1
Kidnapping	1	0	+1
Sexual assault	1	0	+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	1	0	+1
Vehicle theft	1	0	+1
Abduction	0	0	0
Attempted sexual offences	0	0	0
Common robbery	0	0	0
Contact sexual offences	0	0	0
Crimen injuria	0	0	0
Culpable homicide	0	0	0
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	0	0	0
Public violence	0	0	0
Shoplifting	0	0	0
Theft from vehicle	0	0	0

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