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Bellville vs Durbanville: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Durbanville had 737 fewer reported crimes than Bellville (2,094 vs 2,831 — 26% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.