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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).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.