Jan Kempdorp Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very High
in Northern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,169
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 4.5%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 27.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-25) while Business burglary increased (+38).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 262 |
| Common assault | 167 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 137 |
| Residential burglary | 128 |
| Malicious damage | 108 |
| Business burglary | 83 |
| Commercial crime | 48 |
| Rape | 30 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 262 | 250 | +12 |
| Common assault | 167 | 169 | -2 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 137 | 145 | -8 |
| Residential burglary | 128 | 120 | +8 |
| Malicious damage | 108 | 82 | +26 |
| Business burglary | 83 | 45 | +38 |
| Commercial crime | 48 | 41 | +7 |
| Rape | 30 | 23 | +7 |
| Attempted murder | 29 | 34 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 28 | 10 | +18 |
| Aggravated robbery | 23 | 48 | -25 |
| Theft from vehicle | 21 | 27 | -6 |
| Common robbery | 20 | 30 | -10 |
| Stock-theft | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 26 | -7 |
| Murder | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 15 | -9 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Abduction | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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