Vehicle Theft in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
SAPS definition: “Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle consists of the stealing of a motor vehicle or motorcycle belonging to another person.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 36 vehicle theft cases across 8 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 30.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 11% of the North West's 338 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is vehicle theft rising or falling in Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
Which Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts report the most vehicle theft?
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 | 12 | 15 → 12 |
| Klerksdorp | 7 | 12 → 7 |
| Jouberton | 5 | 5 → 5 |
| Ikageng | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Kanana | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Stilfontein | 3 | 8 → 3 |
| Orkney | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Khuma | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Hartbeesfontein | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Leeudoringstad | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Ventersdorp | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Wolmaransstad | 0 | 1 → 0 |