De Aar vs Kimberley: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
De Aar had 4,440 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (811 vs 5,251 — 85% difference).
De Aar
De Aar precinct
Total crimes
811
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 6.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
302 violent · 138 property · 371 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (122)
Kimberley
Kimberley precinct
Total crimes
5,251
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 2.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,785 violent · 1,036 property · 2,430 other
12 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (471)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- De Aar had 4,440 fewer reported crimes (811 vs 5,251)
- 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 4,440 fewer reported crimes than Kimberley (811 vs 5,251 — 85% 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 811 crimes, while Kimberley (Kimberley precinct) reported 5,251 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.