Amajuba Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 11 precincts in Amajuba
District Overview
The big picture for Amajuba
Amajuba has 11 police precincts reporting a combined 4,127 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 4 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
4.1k
Total crimes
7
Improving
4
Worsening
0
Stable
District total change
-8.1%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 11 precincts in Amajuba.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Amajuba are moving the most?
Of 11 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 4 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | -27.5% | improved |
| Groenvlei | -20.8% | improved |
| Hattingspruit | -16.8% | improved |
| Dannhauser | -2.3% | improved |
| Ingogo | +1.2% | stable |
| Normandien | +7.7% | worsened |
| Newcastle | +7.9% | worsened |
| Kingsley | +8.8% | worsened |
| Utrecht | +10.4% | worsened |
| Madadeni | +14.3% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 11 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Amajuba ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groenvlei | 9 | ↓ 15 → 9 |
| 2 | Charlestown | 22 | ↓ 35 → 22 |
| 3 | Normandien | 23 | ↓ 55.8% |
| 4 | Hattingspruit | 28 | ↓ 42 → 28 |
| 5 | Kingsley | 36 | ↑ 24 → 36 |
| 6 | Ingogo | 53 | ↑ 48 → 53 |
| 7 | Utrecht | 166 | ↑ 2.5% |
| 8 | Dannhauser | 329 | ↓ 7.6% |
| 9 | Osizweni | 1,052 | ↓ 12.3% |
| 10 | Newcastle | 1,197 | ↓ 14.6% |
| 11 | Madadeni | 1,212 | ↑ 4.8% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 11 precincts in Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →