South Africa’s safest places have been revealed as crime data shows huge gaps
Ask any South African buyer what they want in a home and they will tell you – before bucket list features such as swimming pools, tennis courts and home theaters – a sense of safety and security.
Those looking for that very need look no further than the latest quarterly government crime statistics that paint a picture of how safe or dangerous our neighborhoods are.
The data, which includes all cases from July 1 to September 30, reveals, perhaps surprisingly considering the population and the number of people who frequent it each day, the city of Adelaide had the highest number of reported cases in 1927.
The city came in first place for reported crimes. Photo: Provided by Knight Frank
This includes everything from trespassing to shoplifting, assault and trespassing.
Port Augusta had the second highest number of cases, 629, ahead of Port Lincoln with 536, Salisbury with 379, Mount Gambier with 374, and Morphett Vale with 318.
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Modbury, Oaklands Park and Elizabeth all had more than 300 cases reported this quarter – 306, 305 and 304 respectively – while 12 suburbs or towns had between 200 and 300 cases.
Another 41 towns or cities had between 100 and 200 cases this quarter, while 191 areas had just one, including College Park on the city’s eastern edge and Glenalta in the foothills south of Adelaide.
Williams Real Estate broker Hamish Mill said College Park’s size has helped keep the crime rate low.
“College Park is a very small place – there aren’t many streets and there aren’t many houses, that’s why there isn’t much crime, whereas all the other prestigious places like St Peter’s and Joslin and Dulwich and Rose Park, are very big,” he said.
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Hamish Mill of Williams Real Estate.
“And most of these houses have cameras and alarms, and that is a big obstacle.
“And it has a good community where all the neighbors look out for each other.”
Angie Markovic of Century 21, who is selling the property at 19 Margaret Ave, Glenalta, said buyers want to feel safe.
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“We had 51 teams on the first weekend, and safety and community were some of the reasons why people were attracted to Glenalta,” he said.
“The number of long-term residents reflects the stability and attractiveness of the area.
“Anyone who has been burgled or broken into knows how painful it is, which highlights why it is so important for consumers to feel safe in their home.”
“A well-functioning, tightly-knit community with a strong sense of community tends to attract interesting people, who are naturally price-supportive.
“People are naturally drawn to places they know and trust.”
Angie Markovic for the 21st century.
The data captured all reported crimes, not just those on private property, and as a result, cities with large shopping malls, transportation hubs, hospitals and the like attract a higher number of reports due to increased foot traffic and the types of crime they naturally attract.
The suburbs where the sexual harassment was reported were not disclosed.
