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Stanger Heights Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Stanger Heights falls within the Kwadukuza police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dawnside, Glen Hills, Groutville, High Ridge, KwaDukuza and 7 more.
Stanger Heights is a suburb in Ilembe, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Kwadukuza precinct area (covering Stanger Heights) decreased 5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,918 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (602 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+80). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Kwadukuza compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

3,918

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 9.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Kwadukuza precinct area (covering Stanger Heights) decreased 5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 571% above provincial median
Contact crime: 674% above provincial median
Property crime: 439% 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

80

↑ 2.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,002

↓ 8.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

684

↓ 1.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,232

↓ 1.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwadukuza precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
602
Serious assault
551
Aggravated robbery
468
Drug-related crime
402
Residential burglary
388
Malicious damage
281
Theft from vehicle
144
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
126
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Other suburbs served by Kwadukuza police station

13 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Stanger Heights.

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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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