Jan Kempdorp Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

867

+7.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,726

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

31,025

Crime Breakdown — Jan Kempdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	257	29.6%
Common assault	contact	161	18.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	139	16.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	127	14.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	109	12.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	69	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	5.0%
Rape	contact	35	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	32	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	29	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	25	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	23	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	19	2.2%
Murder	contact	11	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Abduction	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Jan Kempdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jan Kempdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jan Kempdorp Safe?

No, Jan Kempdorp has high crime levels.

Jan Kempdorp scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Jan Kempdorp is 3,726 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jan Kempdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+21%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

9/13

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Jan Kempdorp

In 2025, Jan Kempdorp recorded 867 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jan Kempdorp is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 257 reported cases (29.6% of all crime in Jan Kempdorp), followed by Common assault at 161 cases (18.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 139 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jan Kempdorp has increased by 7.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Jan Kempdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jan Kempdorp?

The most reported crimes in Jan Kempdorp are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (257 cases), Common assault (161 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (139 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Jan Kempdorp has a crime rate of 3,726 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Kimberley (Frances Baard), Koopmansfontein is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Jan Kempdorp safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/northern-cape/frances-baard/jan-kempdorp"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/jan-kempdorp" alt="Jan Kempdorp Safety Score" /></a>

Other Precincts in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Koopmansfontein	31,025	0	0	N/A (0)
Boetsap	31,025	18	77	A (99)
Windsorton	31,025	211	906	B (75)
Delportshoop	31,025	294	1,263	B (67)
Pampierstat	31,025	424	1,821	C (54)
Hartswater	31,025	627	2,695	D (42)
Barkly West	31,025	639	2,746	D (41)
Modder River	31,025	686	2,949	D (38)
Warrenton	31,025	718	3,085	D (36)
Kagisho	31,025	1,335	5,737	F (16)