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Klerksdorp Crime Statistics

Klerksdorp Precinct |Dr Kenneth Kaunda
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 6.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,429 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 22.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Theft from vehicle (377 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest decrease (-82). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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

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

2,429

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 22.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Klerksdorp precinct area (covering Klerksdorp) decreased 6.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 370% above provincial median
Contact crime: 271% above provincial median
Property crime: 534% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

16

↓ 38.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

885

↓ 9.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

818

↓ 8.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

726

↑ 1.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Klerksdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Theft from vehicle		377
Common assault		337
Residential burglary		289
Aggravated robbery		221
Drug-related crime		165
Malicious damage		146
Serious assault		132
Common robbery		100
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Other precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Buffelshoek

54 crimes ↓ 17.2%

Klerkskraal

72 crimes ↓ 8.6%

Stilfontein

404 crimes ↑ 27.1%

Makwassie

429 crimes ↑ 17%

Leeudoringstad

448 crimes → 1.2%

Orkney

460 crimes ↓ 14.3%
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Compare Klerksdorp

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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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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