Brits vs Hartbeespoort: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Hartbeespoort had 947 fewer reported crimes than Brits in Apr–Jun 2026 (549 vs 1,496 — 63% fewer than Brits).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
1,496
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
453 violent · 269 property · 774 other
11 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (280)
Hartbeespoort
Hartbeespoortdam precinct
Total crimes
549
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 7.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
109 violent · 124 property · 316 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (91)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hartbeespoort had 947 fewer reported crimes (549 vs 1,496)
- Most reported crime in Brits: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Hartbeespoort: Drug-related crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brits safer than Hartbeespoort?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hartbeespoort had 947 fewer reported crimes than Brits in Apr–Jun 2026 (549 vs 1,496 — 63% fewer than Brits). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Hartbeespoort?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 1,496 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Hartbeespoort (Hartbeespoortdam precinct) reported 549 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.