Rustenburg Crime Statistics

Rustenburg, Bojanala (Rustenburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,096

-14.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,131

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Rustenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,265	24.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	916	18.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	531	10.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	481	9.4%
Common assault	contact	467	9.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	432	8.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	285	5.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	280	5.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	251	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	248	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	239	4.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	233	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	221	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	189	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	172	3.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	83	1.6%
Rape	contact	80	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	72	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	49	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	47	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	45	0.9%
Murder	contact	41	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	39	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	39	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	35	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rustenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rustenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rustenburg Safe?

No, Rustenburg has high crime levels.

Rustenburg scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Rustenburg is 12,131 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Rustenburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+296%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-14.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

29/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Rustenburg

In 2025, Rustenburg recorded 5,096 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rustenburg is Commercial Crime with 1,265 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Rustenburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 916 cases (18.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 531 cases (10.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rustenburg has decreased by 14.8%, a positive sign for the Rustenburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rustenburg?

The most reported crimes in Rustenburg are Commercial Crime (1,265 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (916 cases), Burglary at residential premises (531 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rustenburg compare to other areas in Bojanala (Rustenburg)?

Rustenburg has a crime rate of 12,131 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
Dwarsberg	56,015	159	378	A (89)
Assen	56,015	263	627	A (83)
Jericho	56,015	454	1,080	B (71)
Mabeskraal	56,015	467	1,112	B (70)
Bedwang	56,015	492	1,171	B (69)
Madikwe	56,015	521	1,241	B (67)
Cyferskuil	56,015	588	1,400	C (64)
Lethabong	56,015	597	1,421	C (64)
Swartruggens	56,015	625	1,487	C (62)