Potchefstroom Crime Statistics

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

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,795

-3.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,614

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Potchefstroom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	787	28.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	673	24.1%
Common assault	contact	344	12.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	296	10.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	265	9.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	155	5.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	155	5.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	147	5.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	132	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	121	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	119	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	101	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	88	3.1%
Rape	contact	75	2.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	53	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	52	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	41	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	20	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	13	0.5%
Murder	contact	13	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	11	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Potchefstroom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Potchefstroom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Potchefstroom Safe?

No, Potchefstroom has high crime levels.

Potchefstroom scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Potchefstroom is 7,614 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Potchefstroom, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+148%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

13/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Potchefstroom

In 2025, Potchefstroom recorded 2,795 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Potchefstroom is Commercial Crime with 787 reported cases (28.2% of all crime in Potchefstroom), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 673 cases (24.1%) and Common assault at 344 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Potchefstroom has decreased by 3.8%, a positive sign for the Potchefstroom community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Potchefstroom?

The most reported crimes in Potchefstroom are Commercial Crime (787 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (673 cases), Common assault (344 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Potchefstroom has a crime rate of 7,614 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)