Piet Retief vs Volksrust: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Volksrust had 372 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (899 vs 1,271 — 29% 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

1,271

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 22.4% fewer crimes

Crime split

509 violent · 364 property · 398 other

22 murders

Most reported crime

Serious assault (199)

Volksrust

Volksrust precinct

Total crimes

899

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 8.3% more crimes

Crime split

384 violent · 191 property · 324 other

4 murders

Most reported crime

Common assault (166)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

Volksrust had 372 fewer reported crimes (899 vs 1,271)
Piet Retief is improving while Volksrust is worsening
Most reported crime in Piet Retief: Serious assault · In Volksrust: Common 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 372 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (899 vs 1,271 — 29% 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 1,271 serious crimes, while Volksrust (Volksrust precinct) reported 899 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.