Boons Crime Statistics

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

A94/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-26.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

229

per 100k

Safety Score

94/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Boons (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	25.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	20.8%
Common assault	contact	16	16.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	12	12.5%
Stock Theft	property	11	11.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	9.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	5.2%
Rape	contact	5	5.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	4.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	4.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-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%

Boons Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boons Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boons Safe?

Yes, Boons is relatively safe.

Boons scores 94/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 229 per 100,000 people, Boons sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Boons can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-93%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-26.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

25% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

1/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Boons

In 2025, Boons recorded 96 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boons is Burglary at residential premises with 24 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Boons), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (20.8%) and Common assault at 16 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boons has decreased by 26.2%, a positive sign for the Boons community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boons?

The most reported crimes in Boons are Burglary at residential premises (24 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases), Common assault (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Boons has a crime rate of 229 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is among the safer areas.

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