Galeshewe Crime Statistics

Galeshewe, Kimberley (Frances Baard), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,050

+11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

13,109

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

31,025

Crime Breakdown — Galeshewe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	695	22.8%
Common assault	contact	537	17.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	489	16.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	479	15.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	419	13.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	264	8.7%
Attempted murder	contact	263	8.6%
Common robbery	contact	171	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	132	4.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	93	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	91	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	73	2.4%
Rape	contact	61	2.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	56	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	55	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	32	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	23	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	19	0.6%
Murder	contact	17	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Galeshewe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Galeshewe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Galeshewe Safe?

No, Galeshewe has high crime levels.

Galeshewe scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Galeshewe is 13,109 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Galeshewe, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+327%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+11.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

12/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Galeshewe

In 2025, Galeshewe recorded 3,050 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Galeshewe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 695 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Galeshewe), followed by Common assault at 537 cases (17.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 489 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Galeshewe has increased by 11.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Galeshewe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Galeshewe?

The most reported crimes in Galeshewe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (695 cases), Common assault (537 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (489 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Galeshewe compare to other areas in Kimberley (Frances Baard)?

Galeshewe has a crime rate of 13,109 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Kimberley (Frances Baard), Koopmansfontein is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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