Dr Kenneth Kaunda Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 15 precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
District Overview
The big picture for Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Dr Kenneth Kaunda has 15 police precincts reporting a combined 5,752 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 8 precincts are improving, 6 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
5.8k
Total crimes
8
Improving
6
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
-5.6%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.5%
North West, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 15 precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda are moving the most?
Of 15 precincts, 8 saw crime decrease and 6 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | -44.1% | improved |
| Wolmaransstad | -27.7% | improved |
| Khuma | -25.6% | improved |
| Orkney | -22.8% | improved |
| Klerksdorp | -20.4% | improved |
| Ikageng | -12.3% | improved |
| Jouberton | -10.3% | improved |
| Buffelshoek | -9.2% | improved |
| Stilfontein | -7.7% | improved |
| Makwassie | -6.3% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 15 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Dr Kenneth Kaunda ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffelshoek | 22 | ↓ 27 → 22 |
| 2 | Klerkskraal | 39 | ↑ 23 → 39 |
| 3 | Stilfontein | 117 | ↓ 39.4% |
| 4 | Makwassie | 151 | ↑ 21.8% |
| 5 | Leeudoringstad | 156 | ↓ 4.9% |
| 6 | Hartbeesfontein | 165 | ↑ 7.8% |
| 7 | Orkney | 205 | ↑ 17.8% |
| 8 | Khuma | 225 | ↓ 6.6% |
| 9 | Kanana | 352 | ↓ 5.9% |
| 10 | Wolmaransstad | 445 | ↑ 10.1% |
| 11 | Ventersdorp | 487 | → 0.2% |
| 12 | Jouberton | 822 | ↑ 11.7% |
| 13 | Ikageng | 831 | ↓ 12.1% |
| 14 | Potchefstroom | 852 | ↓ 5.5% |
| 15 | Klerksdorp | 883 | ↓ 23% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 15 precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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