Klerksdorp vs Potchefstroom: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Potchefstroom had 714 fewer reported crimes than Klerksdorp (1,715 vs 2,429 — 29% difference).
Klerksdorp
Klerksdorp precinct
Total crimes
2,429
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
885 violent · 818 property · 726 other
16 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (377)
Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom precinct
Total crimes
1,715
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
628 violent · 576 property · 511 other
10 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (258)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Potchefstroom had 714 fewer reported crimes (1,715 vs 2,429)
- Most reported crime in Klerksdorp: Theft from vehicle · In Potchefstroom: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Klerksdorp safer than Potchefstroom?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Potchefstroom had 714 fewer reported crimes than Klerksdorp (1,715 vs 2,429 — 29% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Klerksdorp vs Potchefstroom?
Klerksdorp (Klerksdorp precinct) reported 2,429 serious crimes, while Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom precinct) reported 1,715 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.