Bellville vs Durbanville: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Durbanville had 737 fewer reported crimes than Bellville (2,094 vs 2,831 — 26% difference).
Bellville
Bellville precinct
Total crimes
2,831
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
705 violent · 918 property · 1,208 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (545)
Durbanville
Durbanville precinct
Total crimes
2,094
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 7.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
470 violent · 636 property · 988 other
14 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (308)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Durbanville had 737 fewer reported crimes (2,094 vs 2,831)
- Most reported crime in Bellville: Theft from vehicle · In Durbanville: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellville safer than Durbanville?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Durbanville had 737 fewer reported crimes than Bellville (2,094 vs 2,831 — 26% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bellville vs Durbanville?
Bellville (Bellville precinct) reported 2,831 serious crimes, while Durbanville (Durbanville precinct) reported 2,094 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.