Leeudoringstad Crime Statistics

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

C64/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

523

+8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,424

per 100k

Safety Score

64/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Leeudoringstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	28.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	76	14.5%
Common assault	contact	76	14.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	65	12.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	55	10.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	9.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	5.9%
Rape	contact	31	5.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	5.5%
Stock Theft	property	23	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	21	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	3.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.3%
Murder	contact	4	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Leeudoringstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Leeudoringstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Leeudoringstad Safe?

Leeudoringstad has moderate safety levels.

Leeudoringstad scores 64/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Leeudoringstad is 1,424 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Leeudoringstad, especially at night.

vs National Average

-54%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

4/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Leeudoringstad

In 2025, Leeudoringstad recorded 523 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Leeudoringstad is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 151 reported cases (28.9% of all crime in Leeudoringstad), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 76 cases (14.5%) and Common assault at 76 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Leeudoringstad has increased by 8.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Leeudoringstad area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Leeudoringstad?

The most reported crimes in Leeudoringstad are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (151 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (76 cases), Common assault (76 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Leeudoringstad has a crime rate of 1,424 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)
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)