Sun City Crime Statistics

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

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

912

-4.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,171

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Sun City (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	201	22.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	159	17.4%
Common assault	contact	149	16.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	91	10.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	85	9.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	75	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	68	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	5.6%
Attempted murder	contact	48	5.3%
Rape	contact	36	3.9%
Murder	contact	33	3.6%
Stock Theft	property	29	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	3.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	28	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	21	2.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	12	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sun City Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sun City Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sun City Safe?

Sun City has moderate safety levels.

Sun City scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Sun City is 2,171 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Sun City, especially at night.

vs National Average

-29%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

22% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

14/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sun City

In 2025, Sun City recorded 912 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sun City is Drug-Related Crime with 201 reported cases (22.0% of all crime in Sun City), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 159 cases (17.4%) and Common assault at 149 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sun City has decreased by 4.3%, a positive sign for the Sun City community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sun City?

The most reported crimes in Sun City are Drug-Related Crime (201 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (159 cases), Common assault (149 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sun City has a crime rate of 2,171 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)
Dwarsberg	56,015	159	378	A (89)
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)