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Kokstad CBD Crime Statistics

Kokstad Precinct |Harry Gwala
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Kokstad CBD falls within the Kokstad police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Kokstad, Mount Currie, Shayamoya.
Kokstad CBD is a suburb in Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Kokstad precinct area (covering Kokstad CBD) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 20.8%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Kokstad precinct area (covering Kokstad CBD) rose 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 253% above provincial median
Contact crime: 160% above provincial median
Property crime: 221% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

15

↓ 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

945

↑ 5.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

554

↓ 20.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,542

↑ 13.7% 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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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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Other suburbs served by Kokstad police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Kokstad CBD.

KokstadMount CurrieShayamoya
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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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