Harry Gwala Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 14 precincts in Harry Gwala
District Overview
The big picture for Harry Gwala
Harry Gwala has 14 police precincts reporting a combined 2,510 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 1 precincts are improving, 12 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
2.5k
Total crimes
1
Improving
12
Worsening
1
Stable
District avg. trend
+30.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Provincial avg. trend
+3.5%
KwaZulu-Natal average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 14 precincts in Harry Gwala.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Harry Gwala are moving the most?
Of 14 precincts, 1 saw crime decrease and 12 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Donnybrook | -37.2% | improved |
| Swartberg | -22.2% | improved |
| Himeville | -13.4% | improved |
| Intsikeni | -7.0% | improved |
| Evatt | -5.3% | improved |
| Creighton | -4.6% | improved |
| Bulwer | +2.8% | worsened |
| Gowan Lea | +3.1% | worsened |
| Highflats | +4.8% | worsened |
| Kokstad | +21.4% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
Precinct Rankings
All 14 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Harry Gwala ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 14 precincts in Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change vs prior year uses the period: 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →