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Osizweni Section A Crime Statistics

Osizweni Precinct |Amajuba
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Osizweni Section A falls within the Osizweni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Osizweni, Osizweni Section B.
Osizweni Section A is a suburb in Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Osizweni precinct area (covering Osizweni Section A) increased 14.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,284 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 29.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (531 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+408). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,284

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 14.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 29.4%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Osizweni precinct area (covering Osizweni Section A) rose 14.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 462% above provincial median
Contact crime: 452% above provincial median
Property crime: 279% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

66

↑ 13.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,427

↓ 1.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

481

↑ 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,376

↑ 40.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Osizweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		531
Serious assault		506
Common assault		409
Drug-related crime		356
Residential burglary		283
Malicious damage		226
Aggravated robbery		214
Rape		109
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Other precincts in Amajuba

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Groenvlei

46 crimes ↓ 27.4%

Kingsley

70 crimes ↓ 30.1%

Normandien

80 crimes ↑ 10.3%

Charlestown

85 crimes ↓ 29.8%

Hattingspruit

102 crimes ↓ 9.9%

Ingogo

107 crimes ↓ 10.1%
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Other suburbs served by Osizweni police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Osizweni Section A.

OsizweniOsizweni Section B
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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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