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Shayamoya Crime Statistics

Kokstad Precinct |Harry Gwala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Shayamoya falls within the Kokstad police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Kokstad, Kokstad CBD, Mount Currie.
Shayamoya is a suburb in Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Kokstad precinct area (covering Shayamoya) increased 3.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,928 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (356 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+167). 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

1,928

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 16.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Kokstad precinct area (covering Shayamoya) rose 3.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 230% above provincial median
Contact crime: 173% above provincial median
Property crime: 217% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

13

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

706

↑ 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

403

↓ 26.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

819

↑ 27.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kokstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		356
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		243
Serious assault		240
Residential burglary		212
Common assault		204
Theft from vehicle		112
Malicious damage		88
Aggravated robbery		69
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Other precincts in Harry Gwala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Swartberg

41 crimes ↓ 24.7%

Evatt

56 crimes ↑ 25%

Franklin

114 crimes → 1.9%

Gowan Lea

180 crimes ↓ 16.4%

Creighton

198 crimes → 1.1%

Himeville

225 crimes ↑ 4.5%
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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 Shayamoya.

KokstadKokstad CBDMount Currie
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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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