South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

Modder River Crime Statistics

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

D38/100
High Risk
Total Crimes
686
+10.5% vs 2024
Crime Rate
2,949
per 100k
Safety Score
38/100
Grade DHigh Risk
Population
31,025

Crime Breakdown — Modder River (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact18126.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious18026.2%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty13319.4%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related8913.0%
Common assaultcontact8712.7%
Attempted murdercontact608.7%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty314.5%
Common robberycontact253.6%
Rapecontact213.1%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related192.8%
Commercial Crimeother-serious131.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty131.9%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious121.7%
Culpable homicideother-serious81.2%
Drug-Related Crimedetected81.2%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact81.2%
Murdercontact71.0%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact50.7%
Sexual Assaultcontact40.6%
Carjackingcontact10.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected10.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact10.1%
Public violencecontact-related10.1%
Robbery at residential premisescontact10.1%
Stock Theftproperty10.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Arsoncontact-related00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected00.0%
Kidnappingcontact00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%
Shopliftingother-serious00.0%
Truck hijackingcontact00.0%

Modder River Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Modder River Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Modder River Safe?

No, Modder River has high crime levels.

Modder River scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Modder River is 2,949 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Modder River, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average
-4%
Below average
Year-on-Year
+10.5%
Crime increasing
Top Crime
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
26% of all crime
Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)
7/13
Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Modder River

In 2025, Modder River recorded 686 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Modder River is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 181 reported cases (26.4% of all crime in Modder River), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 180 cases (26.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 133 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Modder River has increased by 10.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Modder River area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Modder River?

The most reported crimes in Modder River are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (181 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (180 cases), Burglary at residential premises (133 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Modder River has a crime rate of 2,949 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Kimberley (Frances Baard), Koopmansfontein is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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