Ventersdorp Crime Statistics

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

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,570

+10.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,276

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Ventersdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	435	27.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	385	24.5%
Common assault	contact	300	19.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	252	16.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	167	10.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	75	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	67	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	65	4.1%
Rape	contact	47	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	41	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	2.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	29	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.8%
Public violence	contact-related	11	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Murder	contact	5	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Ventersdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ventersdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ventersdorp Safe?

No, Ventersdorp has high crime levels.

Ventersdorp scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ventersdorp is 4,276 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ventersdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+39%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+10.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

11/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ventersdorp

In 2025, Ventersdorp recorded 1,570 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ventersdorp is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 435 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Ventersdorp), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 385 cases (24.5%) and Common assault at 300 cases (19.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ventersdorp has increased by 10.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ventersdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ventersdorp?

The most reported crimes in Ventersdorp are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (435 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (385 cases), Common assault (300 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ventersdorp has a crime rate of 4,276 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)