Calvinia vs Williston: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Williston had 507 fewer reported crimes than Calvinia (133 vs 640 — 79% difference).
Calvinia
Calvinia precinct
Total crimes
640
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 9.2% more crimes
Crime split
218 violent · 83 property · 339 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (117)
Williston
Williston precinct
Total crimes
133
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 13.7% more crimes
Crime split
60 violent · 19 property · 54 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (27)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Williston had 507 fewer reported crimes (133 vs 640)
- 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 507 fewer reported crimes than Calvinia (133 vs 640 — 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 640 crimes, while Williston (Williston precinct) reported 133 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.