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
Very High
in Northern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
554
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 18.3%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 2.9%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-39) while Drug-related crime increased (+22).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 259 |
| Serious assault | 72 |
| Common assault | 38 |
| Residential burglary | 32 |
| Malicious damage | 27 |
| Business burglary | 26 |
| Crimen injuria | 23 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 259 | 237 | +22 |
| Serious assault | 72 | 94 | -22 |
| Common assault | 38 | 61 | -23 |
| Residential burglary | 32 | 71 | -39 |
| Malicious damage | 27 | 31 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 26 | 37 | -11 |
| Crimen injuria | 23 | 37 | -14 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 | 3 | +13 |
| Attempted murder | 15 | 19 | -4 |
| Murder | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Rape | 7 | 15 | -8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 20 | -15 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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