Brits vs Rustenburg: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Rustenburg had 55 fewer reported crimes than Brits (3,386 vs 3,441 — 2% difference).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
3,441
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 4.9% more crimes
Crime split
1,519 violent · 741 property · 1,181 other
24 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (495)
Rustenburg
Rustenburg precinct
Total crimes
3,386
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 19.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,141 violent · 1,159 property · 1,086 other
31 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (398)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Rustenburg had 55 fewer reported crimes (3,386 vs 3,441)
- Rustenburg is improving while Brits is worsening
- Most reported crime in Brits: Common assault · In Rustenburg: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brits safer than Rustenburg?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Rustenburg had 55 fewer reported crimes than Brits (3,386 vs 3,441 — 2% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Rustenburg?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 3,441 serious crimes, while Rustenburg (Rustenburg precinct) reported 3,386 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.