Dwarsberg Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

159

Crime Rate

378

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Dwarsberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	51	32.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	25.2%
Common assault	contact	29	18.2%
Stock Theft	property	29	18.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	4.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	3.1%
Rape	contact	5	3.1%
Murder	contact	4	2.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dwarsberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dwarsberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dwarsberg Safe?

Yes, Dwarsberg is relatively safe.

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

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

32% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

2/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dwarsberg

In 2025, Dwarsberg recorded 159 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dwarsberg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 51 reported cases (32.1% of all crime in Dwarsberg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 40 cases (25.2%) and Common assault at 29 cases (18.2%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dwarsberg?

The most reported crimes in Dwarsberg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (51 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (40 cases), Common assault (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dwarsberg has a crime rate of 378 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)
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)
Koster	56,015	672	1,600	C (60)