Carnarvon vs Fraserburg: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Fraserburg had 260 fewer reported crimes than Carnarvon (62 vs 322 — 81% difference).
Carnarvon
Carnarvon precinct
Total crimes
322
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 9.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
203 violent · 67 property · 52 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Common assault (96)
Fraserburg
Fraserburg precinct
Total crimes
62
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 42.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
26 violent · 22 property · 14 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (12)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Fraserburg had 260 fewer reported crimes (62 vs 322)
- Most reported crime in Carnarvon: Common assault · In Fraserburg: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carnarvon safer than Fraserburg?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Fraserburg had 260 fewer reported crimes than Carnarvon (62 vs 322 — 81% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Carnarvon vs Fraserburg?
Carnarvon (Carnarvon precinct) reported 322 serious crimes, while Fraserburg (Fraserburg precinct) reported 62 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.