Kimberley Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,959

-0.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

17,015

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

31,025

Crime Breakdown — Kimberley (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,017	25.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	581	14.7%
Common assault	contact	463	11.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	415	10.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	407	10.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	403	10.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	321	8.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	313	7.9%
Common robbery	contact	275	6.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	231	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	187	4.7%
Attempted murder	contact	172	4.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	83	2.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	75	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	60	1.5%
Rape	contact	59	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	39	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	33	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	27	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	21	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.3%
Murder	contact	12	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Kimberley Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kimberley Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kimberley Safe?

No, Kimberley has high crime levels.

Kimberley scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kimberley is 17,015 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kimberley, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+455%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

13/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kimberley

In 2025, Kimberley recorded 3,959 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kimberley is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1,017 reported cases (25.7% of all crime in Kimberley), followed by Commercial Crime at 581 cases (14.7%) and Common assault at 463 cases (11.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kimberley has decreased by 0.6%, a positive sign for the Kimberley community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kimberley?

The most reported crimes in Kimberley are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,017 cases), Commercial Crime (581 cases), Common assault (463 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kimberley has a crime rate of 17,015 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Kimberley (Frances Baard), Koopmansfontein is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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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)
Jan Kempdorp	31,025	867	3,726	F (29)