Piet Retief vs Volksrust: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Volksrust had 89 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (321 vs 410 — 22% difference).

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.

Piet Retief

Piet Retief precinct

Total crimes

410

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 9.7% fewer crimes

Crime split

151 violent · 114 property · 145 other

8 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (66)

Volksrust

Volksrust precinct

Total crimes

321

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 4.2% fewer crimes

Crime split

90 violent · 59 property · 172 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (34)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

Volksrust had 89 fewer reported crimes (321 vs 410)
Most reported crime in Piet Retief: Serious assault · In Volksrust: Serious assault

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piet Retief safer than Volksrust?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Volksrust had 89 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (321 vs 410 — 22% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Piet Retief vs Volksrust?

Piet Retief (Piet Retief precinct) reported 410 crimes, while Volksrust (Volksrust precinct) reported 321 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.