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 Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 1 precincts are improving, 12 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
2.5k
Total crimes
1
Improving
12
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
+24.4%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
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.
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).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Donnybrook | -35.7% | improved |
| Evatt | -34.2% | improved |
| Swartberg | -24.1% | improved |
| Creighton | -20.3% | improved |
| Gowan Lea | -16.2% | improved |
| Intsikeni | -15.4% | improved |
| Himeville | -13.4% | improved |
| Bulwer | -5.5% | improved |
| Highflats | +4.1% | worsened |
| Umzimkhulu | +10.2% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
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 compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- 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
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