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Klerksdorp Crime Statistics

Klerksdorp Precinct |Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Klerksdorp falls within the Klerksdorp police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Doringkruin, Flamwood, Freemanville, La Hoff, Meiringspark and 2 more.
Klerksdorp is a suburb in Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West. Crime in the Klerksdorp precinct area (covering 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.

See how Klerksdorp compares to other North West precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.4%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Klerksdorp precinct area (covering Klerksdorp) decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 434% above provincial median
Contact crime: 266% above provincial median
Property crime: 507% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

26

↓ 29.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,181

↓ 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,032

↓ 11.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,097

↑ 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Buffelshoek

128 crimes ↓ 7.9%

Klerkskraal

137 crimes ↑ 3.8%

Makwassie

686 crimes ↑ 25.9%

Stilfontein

692 crimes ↑ 17.7%

Leeudoringstad

740 crimes ↑ 14.7%

Hartbeesfontein

779 crimes ↑ 6.9%
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Other suburbs served by Klerksdorp police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Klerksdorp.

DoringkruinFlamwoodFreemanvilleLa HoffMeiringsparkNeserhofWilkoppies
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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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