Gowan Lea Crime Statistics
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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 · Low nationally
Reported crimes
180
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 16.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.6%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-19) while Attempted murder increased (+13).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 31 |
| Attempted murder | 22 |
| Common assault | 19 |
| Stock-theft | 16 |
| Rape | 13 |
| Business burglary | 10 |
| Residential burglary | 10 |
| Malicious damage | 8 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 31 | 48 | -17 |
| Attempted murder | 22 | 9 | +13 |
| Common assault | 19 | 12 | +7 |
| Stock-theft | 16 | 35 | -19 |
| Rape | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| Residential burglary | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Malicious damage | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Drug-related crime | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Murder | 3 | 10 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Abduction | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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