Roodepan Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,060

+9.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,854

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

31,025

Crime Breakdown — Roodepan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	467	22.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	459	22.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	424	20.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	364	17.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	235	11.4%
Attempted murder	contact	160	7.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	89	4.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	88	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	81	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	71	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	3.2%
Rape	contact	35	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	27	1.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	20	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.6%
Murder	contact	11	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%

Roodepan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Roodepan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Roodepan Safe?

No, Roodepan has high crime levels.

Roodepan scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Roodepan is 8,854 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Roodepan, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+189%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

11/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Roodepan

In 2025, Roodepan recorded 2,060 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Roodepan is Common assault with 467 reported cases (22.7% of all crime in Roodepan), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 459 cases (22.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 424 cases (20.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Roodepan has increased by 9.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Roodepan area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Roodepan?

The most reported crimes in Roodepan are Common assault (467 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (459 cases), Burglary at residential premises (424 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Roodepan has a crime rate of 8,854 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)
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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)
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Warrenton	31,025	718	3,085	D (36)
Jan Kempdorp	31,025	867	3,726	F (29)