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Klerksdorp Precinct

Dr Kenneth Kaunda|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Klerksdorp decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,310 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (644 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+148). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

4,310

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 20.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Klerksdorp decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Klerksdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		644
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		618
Common assault		459
Theft from vehicle		443
Residential burglary		395
Aggravated robbery		280
Drug-related crime		228
Malicious damage		193
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime644496+148
All theft not mentioned elsewhere618660-42
Common assault459493-34
Theft from vehicle443466-23
Residential burglary395408-13
Aggravated robbery280363-83
Drug-related crime228194+34
Malicious damage193244-51
Serious assault173181-8
Shoplifting129141-12
Common robbery126150-24
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs114109+5
Business burglary103202-99
Rape8058+22
Vehicle theft5960-1
Crimen injuria4942+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3634+2
Kidnapping3221+11
Stock-theft3233-1
Culpable homicide2743-16
Murder2637-11
Attempted murder2536-11
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1629-13
Sexual assault1211+1
Arson87+1
Attempted sexual offences14-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Public violence14-3
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data 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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