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Osizweni Section A Crime Statistics

Osizweni Precinct |Amajuba
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 30.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Osizweni precinct area (covering Osizweni Section A) rose 8.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 467% above provincial median
Contact crime: 434% above provincial median
Property crime: 270% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

78

↑ 11.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,945

↑ 5.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

638

↓ 0.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,292

↑ 13.9% 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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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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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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