De Rust Crime Statistics
De Rust, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Crime Breakdown — De Rust (2025)
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.
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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Other Precincts in Garden Route
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still Bay | 39,927 | 441 | 1,473 | C (62) |
| Calitzdorp | 39,927 | 484 | 1,615 | C (59) |
| Uniondale | 39,927 | 535 | 1,786 | C (56) |
| Riversdale | 39,927 | 655 | 2,186 | D (49) |
| Groot Brakrivier | 39,927 | 667 | 2,227 | D (48) |
| Dysselsdorp | 39,927 | 724 | 2,417 | D (45) |
| Heidelberg(C) | 39,927 | 792 | 2,645 | D (43) |
| Kwanokuthula | 39,927 | 853 | 2,848 | D (39) |
| Albertinia | 39,927 | 889 | 2,968 | D (38) |
| Mossel Bay | 39,927 | 922 | 3,078 | D (37) |
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