Brackenfell vs Kraaifontein: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Brackenfell had 4,717 fewer reported crimes than Kraaifontein (1,071 vs 5,788 — 81% difference).
Brackenfell
Brackenfell precinct
Total crimes
1,071
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 7.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
232 violent · 393 property · 446 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (188)
Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein precinct
Total crimes
5,788
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
2,538 violent · 591 property · 2,659 other
152 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (824)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Brackenfell had 4,717 fewer reported crimes (1,071 vs 5,788)
- Most reported crime in Brackenfell: Theft from vehicle · In Kraaifontein: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brackenfell safer than Kraaifontein?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Brackenfell had 4,717 fewer reported crimes than Kraaifontein (1,071 vs 5,788 — 81% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brackenfell vs Kraaifontein?
Brackenfell (Brackenfell precinct) reported 1,071 serious crimes, while Kraaifontein (Kraaifontein precinct) reported 5,788 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.