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Newcastle Precinct

Amajuba|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Newcastle remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,424 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (958 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+61). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Amajuba ParkArbor ParkBarry Hertzog ParkCharlestown RoadLennoxtonNcandu ParkNewcastleNewcastle CBDNewcastle West

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

5,424

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 7.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Newcastle has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Newcastle precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		958
Commercial crime		838
Drug-related crime		643
Common assault		561
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		367
Serious assault		312
Residential burglary		307
Malicious damage		245
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere958906+52
Commercial crime838777+61
Drug-related crime643588+55
Common assault561607-46
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs367354+13
Serious assault312353-41
Residential burglary307326-19
Malicious damage245255-10
Aggravated robbery198178+20
Shoplifting155165-10
Theft from vehicle140156-16
Common robbery116131-15
Business burglary115147-32
Crimen injuria104134-30
Attempted murder9482+12
Stock-theft6156+5
Rape58580
Vehicle theft3442-8
Murder2320+3
Kidnapping2225-3
Sexual assault2226-4
Culpable homicide2021-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1710+7
Attempted sexual offences43+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children37-4
Abduction20+2
Arson220
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence10+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Amajuba

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Groenvlei

76 crimes ↓ 16.5%

Kingsley

99 crimes ↓ 28.3%

Charlestown

132 crimes ↓ 28.3%

Hattingspruit

149 crimes ↓ 11.8%

Normandien

153 crimes ↑ 4.8%

Ingogo

172 crimes ↓ 14.9%
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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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