Douglas vs Prieska: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Prieska had 137 fewer reported crimes than Douglas (103 vs 240 — 57% difference).
Douglas
Douglas precinct
Total crimes
240
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 13.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
98 violent · 48 property · 94 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (47)
Prieska
Prieska precinct
Total crimes
103
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 23.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
34 violent · 20 property · 49 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Serious assault (12)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Prieska had 137 fewer reported crimes (103 vs 240)
- Most reported crime in Douglas: Serious assault · In Prieska: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Douglas safer than Prieska?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Prieska had 137 fewer reported crimes than Douglas (103 vs 240 — 57% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Douglas vs Prieska?
Douglas (Douglas precinct) reported 240 crimes, while Prieska (Prieska precinct) reported 103 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.