Orkney Crime Statistics

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

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

621

-14.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,692

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Orkney (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	133	21.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	107	17.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	79	12.7%
Common assault	contact	53	8.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	51	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	7.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	44	7.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	6.9%
Rape	contact	35	5.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	5.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	24	3.9%
Attempted murder	contact	21	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	3.1%
Murder	contact	19	3.1%
Stock Theft	property	19	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	17	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Orkney Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Orkney Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Orkney Safe?

Orkney has moderate safety levels.

Orkney scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Orkney is 1,692 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Orkney, especially at night.

vs National Average

-45%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

7/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Orkney

In 2025, Orkney recorded 621 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Orkney is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 133 reported cases (21.4% of all crime in Orkney), followed by Commercial Crime at 107 cases (17.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 79 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Orkney has decreased by 14.6%, a positive sign for the Orkney community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Orkney?

The most reported crimes in Orkney are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (133 cases), Commercial Crime (107 cases), Burglary at residential premises (79 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Orkney has a crime rate of 1,692 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)
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)