Ikageng Crime Statistics

Ikageng, Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,954

-4.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,047

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Ikageng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	736	24.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	523	17.7%
Common assault	contact	521	17.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	519	17.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	433	14.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	187	6.3%
Rape	contact	149	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	139	4.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	131	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	104	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	99	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	63	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	39	1.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	35	1.2%
Murder	contact	29	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	27	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	12	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Ikageng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ikageng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ikageng Safe?

No, Ikageng has high crime levels.

Ikageng scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ikageng is 8,047 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ikageng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+162%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

14/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ikageng

In 2025, Ikageng recorded 2,954 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ikageng is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 736 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Ikageng), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 523 cases (17.7%) and Common assault at 521 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ikageng has decreased by 4.1%, a positive sign for the Ikageng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ikageng?

The most reported crimes in Ikageng are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (736 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (523 cases), Common assault (521 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ikageng compare to other areas in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)?

Ikageng has a crime rate of 8,047 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom), Buffelshoek is safer with a rate of 268 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Buffelshoek	48,947	98	268	A (93)
Klerkskraal	48,947	104	284	A (92)
Makwassie	48,947	500	1,363	B (65)
Leeudoringstad	48,947	523	1,424	C (64)
Stilfontein	48,947	536	1,461	C (63)
Hartbeesfontein	48,947	577	1,571	C (60)
Orkney	48,947	621	1,692	C (57)
Khuma	48,947	768	2,092	C (50)
Kanana	48,947	1,198	3,263	F (33)
Wolmaransstad	48,947	1,341	3,653	F (29)