Harry Gwala Crime Statistics
Harry Gwala has 14 SAPS precincts covering 19 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 3,561 contact crimes and 1,779 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 7 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
3,561
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
1,779
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
7
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Harry Gwala
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How much crime is reported in each Harry Gwala precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kokstad | 3,041 | ↑3.2% |
| Umzimkhulu | 1,188 | ↓5% |
| Ixopo | 944 | ↓13.6% |
| Highflats | 783 | →0.4% |
| Ibisi | 749 | ↑13.1% |
| Intsikeni | 422 | ↓5.6% |
| Himeville | 408 | ↑14.9% |
| Donnybrook | 311 | ↓3.1% |
| Creighton | 294 | ↑8.1% |
| Gowan Lea | 218 | ↓21.3% |
| Franklin | 151 | ↑5.6% |
| Swartberg | 82 | ↓2.4% |
| Evatt | 75 | ↑11.9% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Harry Gwala
Creighton
Donnybrook
Evatt
Franklin
Gowan Lea
Highflats
Himeville
Ibisi
Intsikeni
Ixopo
Kokstad
Swartberg
Umzimkhulu
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.