Keimoes Crime Statistics

Keimoes, ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

595

-19.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,473

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Keimoes (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	345	58.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	96	16.1%
Common assault	contact	51	8.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	8.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	5.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	20	3.4%
Murder	contact	9	1.5%
Rape	contact	9	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	1.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Keimoes Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Keimoes Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Keimoes Safe?

No, Keimoes has high crime levels.

Keimoes scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Keimoes is 4,473 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Keimoes, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+46%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-19.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

58% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

11/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Keimoes

In 2025, Keimoes recorded 595 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Keimoes is Drug-Related Crime with 345 reported cases (58.0% of all crime in Keimoes), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 96 cases (16.1%) and Common assault at 51 cases (8.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Keimoes has decreased by 19.5%, a positive sign for the Keimoes community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Keimoes?

The most reported crimes in Keimoes are Drug-Related Crime (345 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (96 cases), Common assault (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Keimoes compare to other areas in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)?

Keimoes has a crime rate of 4,473 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Noenieput is safer with a rate of 51 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Noenieput	17,727	7	51	A (99)
Riemvasmaak	17,727	37	276	A (92)
Witdraai	17,727	50	378	A (89)
Kanoneiland	17,727	57	429	A (88)
Rietfontein	17,727	58	434	A (87)
Lime Acres	17,727	89	671	A (81)
Augrabies	17,727	208	1,563	C (60)
Kenhardt	17,727	222	1,670	C (58)
Groblershoop	17,727	374	2,815	D (40)
Danielskuil	17,727	405	3,046	D (37)