Piet Retief vs Volksrust: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Volksrust had 89 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief in Apr–Jun 2026 (321 vs 410 — 22% fewer than Piet Retief).
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
Drug-related crime (48)
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: Drug-related crime
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (321 vs 410 — 22% fewer than Piet Retief). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.