Klerksdorp vs Potchefstroom: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Potchefstroom had 31 fewer reported crimes than Klerksdorp (852 vs 883 — 4% difference).

Precinct-level data

This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Klerksdorp

Klerksdorp precinct

Total crimes

883

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 23% fewer crimes

Crime split

231 violent · 207 property · 445 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Common assault (101)

Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom precinct

Total crimes

852

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 5.5% fewer crimes

Crime split

202 violent · 160 property · 490 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Common assault (70)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

Potchefstroom had 31 fewer reported crimes (852 vs 883)
Most reported crime in Klerksdorp: Common assault · In Potchefstroom: Common assault

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klerksdorp safer than Potchefstroom?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Potchefstroom had 31 fewer reported crimes than Klerksdorp (852 vs 883 — 4% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Klerksdorp vs Potchefstroom?

Klerksdorp (Klerksdorp precinct) reported 883 crimes, while Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom precinct) reported 852 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.