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Brackenfell vs Kraaifontein: Crime Comparison

SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026

Brackenfell had 1,418 fewer reported crimes than Kraaifontein in Apr–Jun 2026 (683 vs 2,101 — 67% fewer than Kraaifontein).

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.

Brackenfell

Brackenfell precinct

Total crimes

683

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↑ 5.2% more crimes

Crime split

82 violent · 141 property · 460 other

Most reported crime

Commercial crime (175)

Kraaifontein

Kraaifontein precinct

Total crimes

2,101

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 3.6% fewer crimes

Crime split

769 violent · 212 property · 1,120 other

43 murders

Most reported crime

Drug-related crime (500)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

  • Brackenfell had 1,418 fewer reported crimes (683 vs 2,101)
  • Kraaifontein recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Brackenfell recorded more
  • Most reported crime in Brackenfell: Commercial crime · In Kraaifontein: Drug-related crime

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brackenfell safer than Kraaifontein?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Brackenfell had 1,418 fewer reported crimes than Kraaifontein in Apr–Jun 2026 (683 vs 2,101 — 67% fewer than Kraaifontein). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Brackenfell vs Kraaifontein?

Brackenfell (Brackenfell precinct) reported 683 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Kraaifontein (Kraaifontein precinct) reported 2,101 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.