De Rust Crime Statistics

De Rust, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

310

+18.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,034

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — De Rust (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	28.4%
Common assault	contact	87	28.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	55	17.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	17.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	15.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	10.3%
Stock Theft	property	9	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	2.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.6%
Rape	contact	5	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.0%
Murder	contact	3	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.3%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

De Rust Crime Trend (2018-2025)

De Rust Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is De Rust Safe?

Yes, De Rust is relatively safe.

De Rust scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,034 per 100,000 people, De Rust sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in De Rust can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+18.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

1/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in De Rust

In 2025, De Rust recorded 310 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in De Rust is Drug-Related Crime with 88 reported cases (28.4% of all crime in De Rust), followed by Common assault at 87 cases (28.1%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 55 cases (17.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in De Rust has increased by 18.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the De Rust area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in De Rust?

The most reported crimes in De Rust are Drug-Related Crime (88 cases), Common assault (87 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (55 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does De Rust compare to other areas in Garden Route?

De Rust has a crime rate of 1,034 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is among the safer areas.

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