Warrenton Crime Statistics

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

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

718

+24.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,085

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

31,025

Crime Breakdown — Warrenton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	224	31.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	147	20.5%
Common assault	contact	123	17.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	104	14.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	80	11.1%
Attempted murder	contact	67	9.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	6.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	29	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	25	3.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	16	2.2%
Rape	contact	15	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%

Warrenton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Warrenton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Warrenton Safe?

No, Warrenton has high crime levels.

Warrenton scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Warrenton is 3,085 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Warrenton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+24.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Kimberley (Frances Baard)

8/13

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Warrenton

In 2025, Warrenton recorded 718 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Warrenton is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 224 reported cases (31.2% of all crime in Warrenton), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 147 cases (20.5%) and Common assault at 123 cases (17.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Warrenton has increased by 24.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Warrenton area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Warrenton?

The most reported crimes in Warrenton are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (224 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (147 cases), Common assault (123 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Warrenton has a crime rate of 3,085 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)
Modder River	31,025	686	2,949	D (38)
Jan Kempdorp	31,025	867	3,726	F (29)
Kagisho	31,025	1,335	5,737	F (16)