Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom) Crime Statistics
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
19,343
1.0%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,635
Population
734,205
Precincts
15
Is Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom) Safe?
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom) recorded a crime rate of 2,635 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 6.6% below the North West provincial average of 2,821 per 100,000. Of the 15 police precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom), 3 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 7 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 1% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klerksdorp | 48,947 | 3,332 | 9,077 | F (6) |
| Ikageng | 48,947 | 2,954 | 8,047 | F (8) |
| Potchefstroom | 48,947 | 2,795 | 7,614 | F (10) |
| Jouberton | 48,947 | 2,426 | 6,609 | F (13) |
| Ventersdorp | 48,947 | 1,570 | 4,276 | F (24) |
| Wolmaransstad | 48,947 | 1,341 | 3,653 | F (29) |
| Kanana | 48,947 | 1,198 | 3,263 | F (33) |
| Khuma | 48,947 | 768 | 2,092 | C (50) |
| Orkney | 48,947 | 621 | 1,692 | C (57) |
| Hartbeesfontein | 48,947 | 577 | 1,571 | C (60) |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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