Wolmaransstad Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,341

-2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,653

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

48,947

Crime Breakdown — Wolmaransstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	292	21.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	280	20.9%
Common assault	contact	193	14.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	177	13.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	161	12.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	124	9.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	83	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	67	5.0%
Rape	contact	61	4.5%
Common robbery	contact	52	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	3.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	45	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	40	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	32	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	1.3%
Murder	contact	16	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	11	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Wolmaransstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wolmaransstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wolmaransstad Safe?

No, Wolmaransstad has high crime levels.

Wolmaransstad scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Wolmaransstad is 3,653 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Wolmaransstad, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+19%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Potchefstroom)

10/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wolmaransstad

In 2025, Wolmaransstad recorded 1,341 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wolmaransstad is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 292 reported cases (21.8% of all crime in Wolmaransstad), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 280 cases (20.9%) and Common assault at 193 cases (14.4%).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wolmaransstad?

The most reported crimes in Wolmaransstad are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (292 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (280 cases), Common assault (193 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Wolmaransstad has a crime rate of 3,653 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)
Ventersdorp	48,947	1,570	4,276	F (24)