Klerksdorp Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,332

-2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,077

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Klerksdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	673	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	635	19.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	503	15.1%
Common assault	contact	449	13.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	385	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	220	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	195	5.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	176	5.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	169	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	133	4.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	133	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	132	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	109	3.3%
Rape	contact	75	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	65	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	52	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	45	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	33	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	31	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.8%
Murder	contact	21	0.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	21	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	17	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
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%

Klerksdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Klerksdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Klerksdorp Safe?

No, Klerksdorp has high crime levels.

Klerksdorp scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Klerksdorp is 9,077 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Klerksdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+196%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

15/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Klerksdorp

In 2025, Klerksdorp recorded 3,332 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Klerksdorp is Commercial Crime with 673 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Klerksdorp), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 635 cases (19.1%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 503 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Klerksdorp has decreased by 2.1%, a positive sign for the Klerksdorp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Klerksdorp?

The most reported crimes in Klerksdorp are Commercial Crime (673 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (635 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (503 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Klerksdorp has a crime rate of 9,077 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)