Stilfontein Crime Statistics

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

C63/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

536

+22.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,461

per 100k

Safety Score

63/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Stilfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	109	20.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	18.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	88	16.4%
Common assault	contact	55	10.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	44	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	39	7.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	37	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	6.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	27	5.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	23	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	3.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	2.8%
Rape	contact	15	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	12	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	2.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.7%
Murder	contact	8	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Stilfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Stilfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Stilfontein Safe?

Stilfontein has moderate safety levels.

Stilfontein scores 63/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Stilfontein is 1,461 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Stilfontein, especially at night.

vs National Average

-52%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+22.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

5/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Stilfontein

In 2025, Stilfontein recorded 536 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Stilfontein is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 109 reported cases (20.3% of all crime in Stilfontein), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 99 cases (18.5%) and Commercial Crime at 88 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Stilfontein has increased by 22.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Stilfontein area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Stilfontein?

The most reported crimes in Stilfontein are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (109 cases), Burglary at residential premises (99 cases), Commercial Crime (88 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Stilfontein has a crime rate of 1,461 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)
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)