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Evatt Crime Statistics

Evatt Precinct |Harry Gwala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Evatt falls within the Evatt police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Evatt is a suburb in Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Evatt precinct area (covering Evatt) increased 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 56 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 33.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (16 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest decrease (-10). 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 Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

56

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 25%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 33.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Evatt precinct area (covering Evatt) increased 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains very low (56 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 90% below provincial median
Contact crime: 90% below provincial median
Property crime: 91% below 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

2

Violent crime

26

↑ 73.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

11

↓ 42.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

19

↑ 72.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Evatt precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
16
Drug-related crime
10
Business burglary
4
Residential burglary
4
Rape
4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition
3
Malicious damage
3
Stock-theft
3
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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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