De Aar vs Kimberley: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
De Aar had 1,079 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (213 vs 1,292 — 84% difference).
De Aar
De Aar precinct
Total crimes
213
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 30.7% more crimes
Crime split
56 violent · 41 property · 116 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (18)
Kimberley
Kimberley precinct
Total crimes
1,292
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 11.2% more crimes
Crime split
413 violent · 274 property · 605 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (135)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- De Aar had 1,079 fewer reported crimes (213 vs 1,292)
- Most reported crime in De Aar: Serious assault · In Kimberley: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is De Aar safer than Kimberley?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. De Aar had 1,079 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (213 vs 1,292 — 84% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in De Aar vs Kimberley?
De Aar (De Aar precinct) reported 213 crimes, while Kimberley (Kimberley precinct) reported 1,292 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.