Klerkskraal Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

104

+2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

284

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Klerkskraal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	35.6%
Stock Theft	property	21	20.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	15.4%
Common assault	contact	9	8.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	7.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	6.7%
Attempted murder	contact	5	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	4.8%
Rape	contact	5	4.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	3.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.9%
Murder	contact	3	2.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Klerkskraal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Klerkskraal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Klerkskraal Safe?

Yes, Klerkskraal is relatively safe.

Klerkskraal scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 284 per 100,000 people, Klerkskraal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Klerkskraal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

36% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

2/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Klerkskraal

In 2025, Klerkskraal recorded 104 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Klerkskraal is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 37 reported cases (35.6% of all crime in Klerkskraal), followed by Stock Theft at 21 cases (20.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 16 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Klerkskraal has increased by 2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Klerkskraal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Klerkskraal?

The most reported crimes in Klerkskraal are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (37 cases), Stock Theft (21 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Klerkskraal has a crime rate of 284 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)
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)
Ventersdorp	48,947	1,570	4,276	F (24)