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Osizweni Precinct

Amajuba|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Osizweni increased 8.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,875 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 30.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (701 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+164). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

4,875

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 8.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 30.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Osizweni rose 8.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Osizweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		701
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		645
Common assault		586
Drug-related crime		470
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		422
Residential burglary		383
Malicious damage		290
Aggravated robbery		269
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault701642+59
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs645481+164
Common assault586548+38
Drug-related crime470386+84
All theft not mentioned elsewhere422361+61
Residential burglary383328+55
Malicious damage290322-32
Aggravated robbery269290-21
Commercial crime197177+20
Rape158140+18
Business burglary11190+21
Crimen injuria78116-38
Murder7870+8
Stock-theft77127-50
Common robbery7099-29
Attempted murder6348+15
Shoplifting6148+13
Theft from vehicle5158-7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4336+7
Kidnapping3545-10
Sexual assault209+11
Culpable homicide1615+1
Vehicle theft1636-20
Attempted sexual offences1412+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children136+7
Abduction31+2
Contact sexual offences31+2
Arson23-1
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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