Brits vs Hartbeespoort: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Hartbeespoort had 947 fewer reported crimes than Brits (549 vs 1,496 — 63% difference).
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
Common assault (144)
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
Residential burglary (50)
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)
- Hartbeespoort is improving while Hartbeespoort is worsening
- 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 947 fewer reported crimes than Brits (549 vs 1,496 — 63% difference). 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, 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.