De Aar vs Kimberley: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
De Aar had 2,389 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (405 vs 2,794 — 86% difference).
De Aar
De Aar precinct
Total crimes
405
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 17.8% fewer crimes
Crime split
216 violent · 105 property · 84 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (87)
Kimberley
Kimberley precinct
Total crimes
2,794
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,344 violent · 788 property · 662 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (347)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- De Aar had 2,389 fewer reported crimes (405 vs 2,794)
- De Aar is improving while Kimberley is worsening
- Most reported crime in De Aar: Common assault · In Kimberley: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is De Aar safer than Kimberley?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. De Aar had 2,389 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (405 vs 2,794 — 86% 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 405 serious crimes, while Kimberley (Kimberley precinct) reported 2,794 serious 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.