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Rustenburg Precinct

Bojanala|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Rustenburg decreased 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,805 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1237 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-242). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

CashanProteaparkRustenburgSafari GardensWaterfall EastZinniaville

Crime volume

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

6,805

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 17.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Rustenburg decreased 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Rustenburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,237
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		933
Residential burglary		538
Theft from vehicle		487
Common assault		474
Aggravated robbery		416
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		372
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		295
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,2371,294-57
All theft not mentioned elsewhere9331,104-171
Residential burglary538588-50
Theft from vehicle487607-120
Common assault474544-70
Aggravated robbery416658-242
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs372265+107
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action295237+58
Serious assault274362-88
Drug-related crime267209+58
Vehicle theft251272-21
Business burglary240364-124
Malicious damage236338-102
Shoplifting187231-44
Common robbery172250-78
Rape8393-10
Culpable homicide6862+6
Attempted murder5262-10
Murder5054-4
Kidnapping4883-35
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4450-6
Stock-theft2810+18
Crimen injuria1829-11
Sexual assault1718-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children83+5
Arson45-1
Attempted sexual offences38-5
Public violence23-1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Abduction000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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