Colesberg vs Hanover: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Hanover had 23 fewer reported crimes than Colesberg in Apr–Jun 2026 (42 vs 65 — 35% fewer than Colesberg).
Colesberg
Colesberg precinct
Total crimes
65
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 11% fewer crimes
Crime split
20 violent · 12 property · 33 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (11)
Hanover
Hanover precinct
Total crimes
42
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
45 → 42 crimes
Crime split
16 violent · 11 property · 15 other
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (7)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Hanover had 23 fewer reported crimes (42 vs 65)
- Most reported crime in Colesberg: Serious assault · In Hanover: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colesberg safer than Hanover?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Hanover had 23 fewer reported crimes than Colesberg in Apr–Jun 2026 (42 vs 65 — 35% fewer than Colesberg). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Colesberg vs Hanover?
Colesberg (Colesberg precinct) reported 65 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Hanover (Hanover precinct) reported 42 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.