Somerset West vs Strand: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Somerset West had 260 fewer reported crimes than Strand in Apr–Jun 2026 (886 vs 1,146 — 23% fewer than Strand).
Somerset West
Somerset West precinct
Total crimes
886
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 11.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
136 violent · 132 property · 618 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (205)
Strand
Strand precinct
Total crimes
1,146
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 4.3% more crimes
Crime split
187 violent · 135 property · 824 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (495)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Somerset West had 260 fewer reported crimes (886 vs 1,146)
- Somerset West recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Strand recorded more
- Most reported crime in Somerset West: Commercial crime · In Strand: Drug-related crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerset West safer than Strand?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Somerset West had 260 fewer reported crimes than Strand in Apr–Jun 2026 (886 vs 1,146 — 23% fewer than Strand). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Somerset West vs Strand?
Somerset West (Somerset West precinct) reported 886 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Strand (Strand precinct) reported 1,146 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.