Bellville vs Durbanville: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Durbanville had 611 fewer reported crimes than Bellville (929 vs 1,540 — 40% difference).
Bellville
Bellville precinct
Total crimes
1,540
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 13.2% more crimes
Crime split
255 violent · 313 property · 972 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (190)
Durbanville
Durbanville precinct
Total crimes
929
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 6.9% more crimes
Crime split
158 violent · 168 property · 603 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (71)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Durbanville had 611 fewer reported crimes (929 vs 1,540)
- 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 611 fewer reported crimes than Bellville (929 vs 1,540 — 40% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Bellville vs Durbanville?
Bellville (Bellville precinct) reported 1,540 crimes, while Durbanville (Durbanville precinct) reported 929 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.