Assen Crime Statistics

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

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

263

+17.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

627

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Assen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	121	46.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	83	31.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	13.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	8.7%
Common assault	contact	21	8.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	6.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	3.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	1.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.1%
Murder	contact	3	1.1%
Rape	contact	3	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Assen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Assen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Assen Safe?

Yes, Assen is relatively safe.

Assen scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 627 per 100,000 people, Assen sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Assen can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-80%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+17.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

46% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

3/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Assen

In 2025, Assen recorded 263 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Assen is Drug-Related Crime with 121 reported cases (46.0% of all crime in Assen), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 83 cases (31.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 36 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Assen has increased by 17.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Assen area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Assen?

The most reported crimes in Assen are Drug-Related Crime (121 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (83 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Assen has a crime rate of 627 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
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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)
Koster	56,015	672	1,600	C (60)