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Kokstad Precinct

Harry Gwala|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kokstad increased 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,041 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (475 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+213). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

KokstadKokstad CBDMount CurrieShayamoya

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,041

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 20.8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kokstad rose 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kokstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		475
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		329
Serious assault		319
Common assault		303
Residential burglary		299
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		238
Commercial crime		209
Theft from vehicle		154
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime475451+24
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs329116+213
Serious assault319341-22
Common assault303275+28
Residential burglary299410-111
All theft not mentioned elsewhere238257-19
Commercial crime209250-41
Theft from vehicle154183-29
Malicious damage121136-15
Aggravated robbery86100-14
Shoplifting8360+23
Common robbery7461+13
Attempted murder7326+47
Business burglary6954+15
Rape6770-3
Crimen injuria3337-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2219+3
Stock-theft2043-23
Murder1516-1
Kidnapping1215-3
Vehicle theft124+8
Sexual assault87+1
Culpable homicide75+2
Attempted sexual offences52+3
Arson25-3
Contact sexual offences21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Public violence20+2
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Harry Gwala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Evatt

75 crimes ↑ 11.9%

Swartberg

82 crimes ↓ 2.4%

Franklin

151 crimes ↑ 5.6%

Gowan Lea

218 crimes ↓ 21.3%

Creighton

294 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Donnybrook

311 crimes ↓ 3.1%
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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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