Colesberg vs Hanover: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Hanover had 96 fewer reported crimes than Colesberg (109 vs 205 — 47% difference).
Colesberg
Colesberg precinct
Total crimes
205
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
70 violent · 56 property · 79 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Serious assault (32)
Hanover
Hanover precinct
Total crimes
109
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 33% more crimes
Crime split
53 violent · 44 property · 12 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Serious assault (32)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hanover had 96 fewer reported crimes (109 vs 205)
- Hanover is improving while Hanover is worsening
- Most reported crime in Colesberg: Serious assault · In Hanover: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colesberg safer than Hanover?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hanover had 96 fewer reported crimes than Colesberg (109 vs 205 — 47% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Colesberg vs Hanover?
Colesberg (Colesberg precinct) reported 205 serious crimes, while Hanover (Hanover precinct) reported 109 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.