Brits vs Hartbeespoort: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Hartbeespoort had 3,547 fewer reported crimes than Brits (2,433 vs 5,980 — 59% difference).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
5,980
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 3.8% more crimes
Crime split
2,034 violent · 945 property · 3,001 other
32 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (683)
Hartbeespoort
Hartbeespoortdam precinct
Total crimes
2,433
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 4.5% more crimes
Crime split
520 violent · 596 property · 1,317 other
10 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (235)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Hartbeespoort had 3,547 fewer reported crimes (2,433 vs 5,980)
- Most reported crime in Brits: Common assault · In Hartbeespoort: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brits safer than Hartbeespoort?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hartbeespoort had 3,547 fewer reported crimes than Brits (2,433 vs 5,980 — 59% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Hartbeespoort?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 5,980 crimes, while Hartbeespoort (Hartbeespoortdam precinct) reported 2,433 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.