Hartbeespoortdam Crime Statistics

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

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,785

+7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,249

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Hartbeespoortdam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	307	17.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	305	17.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	240	13.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	232	13.0%
Common assault	contact	184	10.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	172	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	139	7.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	136	7.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	6.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	99	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	89	5.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	84	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	27	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	25	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.1%
Murder	contact	11	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.5%
Rape	contact	9	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Hartbeespoortdam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hartbeespoortdam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hartbeespoortdam Safe?

No, Hartbeespoortdam has high crime levels.

Hartbeespoortdam scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hartbeespoortdam is 4,249 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hartbeespoortdam, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+39%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

17% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

21/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hartbeespoortdam

In 2025, Hartbeespoortdam recorded 1,785 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hartbeespoortdam is Commercial Crime with 307 reported cases (17.2% of all crime in Hartbeespoortdam), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 305 cases (17.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 240 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hartbeespoortdam has increased by 7.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hartbeespoortdam area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hartbeespoortdam?

The most reported crimes in Hartbeespoortdam are Commercial Crime (307 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (305 cases), Drug-Related Crime (240 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hartbeespoortdam has a crime rate of 4,249 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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