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Kimberley Precinct

Frances Baard|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kimberley decreased 2.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,251 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 27.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1011 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-137). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BeaconsfieldBelgraviaDe BeersHadison ParkKimberleyNewton

Crime volume

Very High

in Northern Cape

Reported crimes

5,251

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 27.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kimberley decreased 2.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kimberley precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,011
Commercial crime		589
Common assault		471
Serious assault		448
Residential burglary		406
Theft from vehicle		395
Aggravated robbery		339
Malicious damage		310
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,0111,050-39
Commercial crime589567+22
Common assault471608-137
Serious assault448451-3
Residential burglary406364+42
Theft from vehicle395461-66
Aggravated robbery339294+45
Malicious damage310323-13
Common robbery247250-3
Shoplifting221190+31
Business burglary183269-86
Attempted murder177109+68
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8140+41
Crimen injuria7485-11
Drug-related crime6985-16
Rape5768-11
Sexual assault3425+9
Kidnapping2913+16
Vehicle theft2823+5
Stock-theft2425-1
Culpable homicide1612+4
Murder1226-14
Arson119+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition63+3
Attempted sexual offences411-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Public violence42+2
Contact sexual offences14-3
Abduction02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in Frances Baard

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boetsap

18 crimes ↓ 28%

Windsorton

284 crimes ↓ 9.3%

Delportshoop

381 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Pampierstat

525 crimes ↓ 2.1%

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Hartswater

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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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