Brits vs Hartbeespoort: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Hartbeespoort had 2,119 fewer reported crimes than Brits (1,322 vs 3,441 — 62% difference).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
3,441
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 4.9% more crimes
Crime split
1,519 violent · 741 property · 1,181 other
24 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (495)
Hartbeespoort
Hartbeespoortdam precinct
Total crimes
1,322
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.8% more crimes
Crime split
380 violent · 463 property · 479 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (174)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hartbeespoort had 2,119 fewer reported crimes (1,322 vs 3,441)
- 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 2,119 fewer reported crimes than Brits (1,322 vs 3,441 — 62% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Hartbeespoort?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 3,441 serious crimes, while Hartbeespoort (Hartbeespoortdam precinct) reported 1,322 serious 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.