Calvinia vs Williston: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Williston had 140 fewer reported crimes than Calvinia (38 vs 178 — 79% difference).
Calvinia
Calvinia precinct
Total crimes
178
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 63.3% more crimes
Crime split
60 violent · 24 property · 94 other
Most reported crime
Common assault (36)
Williston
Williston precinct
Total crimes
38
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 26.7% more crimes
Crime split
16 violent · 3 property · 19 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (5)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Williston had 140 fewer reported crimes (38 vs 178)
- Most reported crime in Calvinia: Common assault · In Williston: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calvinia safer than Williston?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Williston had 140 fewer reported crimes than Calvinia (38 vs 178 — 79% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Calvinia vs Williston?
Calvinia (Calvinia precinct) reported 178 crimes, while Williston (Williston precinct) reported 38 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.