KwaZulu-Natal Crime Statistics by District
KwaZulu-Natal has 184 SAPS precincts across 11 districts, with 71,997 crimes reported in Apr–Jun 2026. 74 precincts reported fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025; 95 reported more. Counts are raw SAPS totals — larger precincts serve more residents and naturally report higher counts. Search 1073 suburbs below to find your precinct's data. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa
How much crime is reported in each KwaZulu-Natal district?
Total reported crimes per district (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). These are raw counts — not adjusted for population.
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See crime trends vs Apr–Jun 2025 across all KwaZulu-Natal precincts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KwaZulu-Natal safe?
KwaZulu-Natal has 184 police precincts. In the latest period (Apr–Jun 2026), 74 precincts reported less crime than the previous year and 95 reported more. Crime varies significantly by area — search for a specific suburb to see its precinct's data.
Where can I find crime statistics for KwaZulu-Natal?
SafeSuburb publishes official SAPS crime statistics for all 1073+ suburbs across KwaZulu-Natal. Data is updated when SAPS releases new quarterly figures. Search for any suburb using the search bar above.