Kanana Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,198

+2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,263

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Kanana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	328	27.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	175	14.6%
Common assault	contact	165	13.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	157	13.1%
Rape	contact	111	9.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	105	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	93	7.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	73	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	4.3%
Murder	contact	40	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	36	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	3.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	36	3.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	1.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	12	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Kanana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kanana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kanana Safe?

No, Kanana has high crime levels.

Kanana scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kanana is 3,263 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kanana, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+6%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

9/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kanana

In 2025, Kanana recorded 1,198 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kanana is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 328 reported cases (27.4% of all crime in Kanana), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 175 cases (14.6%) and Common assault at 165 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kanana has increased by 2.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kanana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kanana?

The most reported crimes in Kanana are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (328 cases), Burglary at residential premises (175 cases), Common assault (165 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kanana has a crime rate of 3,263 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)
Wolmaransstad	48,947	1,341	3,653	F (29)
Ventersdorp	48,947	1,570	4,276	F (24)