Newcastle Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Very High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
2,786
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.7%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.3%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-46) while Drug-related crime increased (+58).
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 | 483 |
| Common assault | 412 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 300 |
| Residential burglary | 251 |
| Serious assault | 225 |
| Malicious damage | 179 |
| Aggravated robbery | 161 |
| Shoplifting | 116 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 483 | 425 | +58 |
| Common assault | 412 | 458 | -46 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 300 | 282 | +18 |
| Residential burglary | 251 | 248 | +3 |
| Serious assault | 225 | 249 | -24 |
| Malicious damage | 179 | 193 | -14 |
| Aggravated robbery | 161 | 129 | +32 |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 130 | -14 |
| Theft from vehicle | 101 | 120 | -19 |
| Common robbery | 84 | 100 | -16 |
| Business burglary | 80 | 111 | -31 |
| Crimen injuria | 73 | 101 | -28 |
| Attempted murder | 69 | 60 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 48 | 41 | +7 |
| Rape | 39 | 41 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 27 | 31 | -4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 24 | 13 | +11 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 19 | 6 | +13 |
| Kidnapping | 18 | 20 | -2 |
| Murder | 16 | 17 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 19 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 | 7 | +8 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Abduction | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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