Piet Plessis Crime Statistics

Piet Plessis, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-31.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

378

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Piet Plessis (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	39	51.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	35.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	10.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	9.2%
Common assault	contact	4	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	3.9%
Rape	contact	3	3.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	3.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Piet Plessis Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Piet Plessis Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Piet Plessis Safe?

Yes, Piet Plessis is relatively safe.

Piet Plessis scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 378 per 100,000 people, Piet Plessis sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Piet Plessis can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-31.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

51% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

5/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Piet Plessis

In 2025, Piet Plessis recorded 76 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Piet Plessis is Stock Theft with 39 reported cases (51.3% of all crime in Piet Plessis), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 27 cases (35.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 8 cases (10.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Piet Plessis has decreased by 31.5%, a positive sign for the Piet Plessis community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Piet Plessis?

The most reported crimes in Piet Plessis are Stock Theft (39 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (27 cases), Burglary at residential premises (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Piet Plessis compare to other areas in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)?

Piet Plessis has a crime rate of 378 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), Mokopong is safer with a rate of 26 per 100k.

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Mokopong	26,747	5	26	A (100)
Vorstershoop	26,747	17	86	A (99)
Bray	26,747	49	243	A (93)
Boshoek	26,747	72	359	A (90)
Amalia	26,747	108	538	A (84)
Reivilo	26,747	141	703	A (80)
Morokweng	26,747	226	1,125	B (70)
Stella	26,747	242	1,208	B (68)
Kgomotso	26,747	306	1,525	C (61)
Schweizer-Reneke	26,747	390	1,944	C (52)