Theft from Vehicles in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
SAPS definition: “Theft out of or from motor vehicle consists of the unlawful and intentional removal of parts, accessories or equipment, that form part of a motor vehicle, or articles in or on the vehicle.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 211 theft from vehicles cases across 14 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 39.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 24% of the North West's 864 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 211 theft from vehicles cases, down 39.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is theft from vehicles rising or falling in Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | 54 | -22.9% |
| Klerksdorp | 53 | -62.7% |
| Jouberton | 31 | 36 → 31 |
| Ikageng | 22 | 27 → 22 |
| Wolmaransstad | 19 | 10 → 19 |
| Ventersdorp | 8 | 11 → 8 |
| Orkney | 7 | 12 → 7 |
| Stilfontein | 5 | 11 → 5 |
| Hartbeesfontein | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Leeudoringstad | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Kanana | 2 | 12 → 2 |
| Khuma | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Klerkskraal | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Makwassie | 1 | 4 → 1 |