Piet Retief vs Volksrust: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Volksrust had 603 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (1,484 vs 2,087 — 29% difference).
Piet Retief
Piet Retief precinct
Total crimes
2,087
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 14% fewer crimes
Crime split
693 violent · 486 property · 908 other
30 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (271)
Volksrust
Volksrust precinct
Total crimes
1,484
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 7.8% more crimes
Crime split
471 violent · 259 property · 754 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (206)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Volksrust had 603 fewer reported crimes (1,484 vs 2,087)
- Piet Retief is improving while Volksrust is worsening
- Most reported crime in Piet Retief: Serious assault · In Volksrust: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piet Retief safer than Volksrust?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Volksrust had 603 fewer reported crimes than Piet Retief (1,484 vs 2,087 — 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 2,087 crimes, while Volksrust (Volksrust precinct) reported 1,484 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.