Jouberton Crime Statistics

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

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,426

-4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,609

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Jouberton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	561	23.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	536	22.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	315	13.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	293	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	255	10.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	200	8.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	177	7.3%
Rape	contact	117	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	97	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	89	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	85	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	65	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	49	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	47	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	1.6%
Murder	contact	39	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	39	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	37	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	32	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Jouberton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jouberton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jouberton Safe?

No, Jouberton has high crime levels.

Jouberton scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Jouberton is 6,609 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jouberton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+115%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

12/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Jouberton

In 2025, Jouberton recorded 2,426 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jouberton is Common assault with 561 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Jouberton), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 536 cases (22.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 315 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jouberton has decreased by 4%, a positive sign for the Jouberton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jouberton?

The most reported crimes in Jouberton are Common assault (561 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (536 cases), Burglary at residential premises (315 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Jouberton has a crime rate of 6,609 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)