Brits vs Rustenburg: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Brits had 825 fewer reported crimes than Rustenburg (5,980 vs 6,805 — 12% difference).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
5,980
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 3.8% more crimes
Crime split
2,034 violent · 945 property · 3,001 other
32 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (683)
Rustenburg
Rustenburg precinct
Total crimes
6,805
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 12.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,538 violent · 1,544 property · 3,723 other
50 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (538)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Brits had 825 fewer reported crimes (5,980 vs 6,805)
- 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. Brits had 825 fewer reported crimes than Rustenburg (5,980 vs 6,805 — 12% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Rustenburg?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 5,980 crimes, while Rustenburg (Rustenburg precinct) reported 6,805 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.