Harry Gwala Crime Statistics
Harry Gwala has 14 SAPS precincts covering 57 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 2,510 reported crimes, including 846 contact (violent) and 470 property crimes; the largest categories were Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (418), Serious assault (359), Drug-related crime (278). 1 precinct had more than 2% fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 12 had more than 2% more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
846
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
470
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
1
precinct with more than 2% fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Worsening
12
precincts with more than 2% more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Harry Gwala
See how each crime type ranks across Harry Gwala precincts.
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Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
How much crime is reported in each Harry Gwala precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kokstad | 764 | ↑ 14.7% |
| Umzimkhulu | 347 | ↑ 50.9% |
| Ixopo | 304 | ↑ 56.7% |
| Highflats | 197 | ↓ 4.4% |
| Ibisi | 189 | ↑ 26.8% |
| Bulwer | 165 | ↑ 21.3% |
| Intsikeni | 116 | ↑ 28.9% |
| Himeville | 102 | ↑ 3% |
| Creighton | 88 | ↑ 57.1% |
| Donnybrook | 76 | → 0% |
| Gowan Lea | 67 | ↑ 46 → 67 |
| Franklin | 47 | ↑ 37 → 47 |
| Evatt | 27 | ↑ 15 → 27 |
| Swartberg | 21 | ↑ 17 → 21 |
Bar = reported crimes · ↓ fewer · ↑ more · → about the same (compared with Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Harry Gwala
| Bulwer | 165 | ↑ 21.3% |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton | 88 | ↑ 57.1% |
| Donnybrook | 76 | → 0% |
| Evatt | 27 | ↑ 15 → 27 |
| Franklin | 47 | ↑ 37 → 47 |
| Gowan Lea | 67 | ↑ 46 → 67 |
| Highflats | 197 | ↓ 4.4% |
| Himeville | 102 | ↑ 3% |
| Ibisi | 189 | ↑ 26.8% |
| Intsikeni | 116 | ↑ 28.9% |
| Ixopo | 304 | ↑ 56.7% |
| Kokstad | 764 | ↑ 14.7% |
| Swartberg | 21 | ↑ 17 → 21 |
| Umzimkhulu | 347 | ↑ 50.9% |
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.