Keimoes 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
High
in Northern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
811
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 17.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.9%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-39) while Drug-related crime increased (+44).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 365 |
| Serious assault | 95 |
| Common assault | 56 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 42 |
| Residential burglary | 41 |
| Crimen injuria | 39 |
| Malicious damage | 34 |
| Business burglary | 31 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 365 | 321 | +44 |
| Serious assault | 95 | 133 | -38 |
| Common assault | 56 | 77 | -21 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 42 | 64 | -22 |
| Residential burglary | 41 | 80 | -39 |
| Crimen injuria | 39 | 63 | -24 |
| Malicious damage | 34 | 41 | -7 |
| Business burglary | 31 | 43 | -12 |
| Attempted murder | 23 | 27 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 19 | 4 | +15 |
| Rape | 13 | 20 | -7 |
| Murder | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 13 | -5 |
| Commercial crime | 7 | 15 | -8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 24 | -19 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 13 | -9 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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