Brits vs Rustenburg: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Brits had 113 fewer reported crimes than Rustenburg in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,496 vs 1,609 — 7% fewer than Rustenburg).
Brits
Brits precinct
Total crimes
1,496
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
453 violent · 269 property · 774 other
11 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (280)
Rustenburg
Rustenburg precinct
Total crimes
1,609
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 5.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
345 violent · 334 property · 930 other
10 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (292)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Brits had 113 fewer reported crimes (1,496 vs 1,609)
- Most reported crime in Brits: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Rustenburg: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brits safer than Rustenburg?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Brits had 113 fewer reported crimes than Rustenburg in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,496 vs 1,609 — 7% fewer than Rustenburg). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Brits vs Rustenburg?
Brits (Brits precinct) reported 1,496 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Rustenburg (Rustenburg precinct) reported 1,609 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.