Newark Crime Statistics
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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 Low
in KwaZulu-Natal · Low nationally
Reported crimes
293
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 2%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 18.6%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-18) while Aggravated robbery increased (+17).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 53 |
| Aggravated robbery | 38 |
| Residential burglary | 32 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 31 |
| Common assault | 30 |
| Rape | 26 |
| Stock-theft | 15 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 53 | 52 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 38 | 21 | +17 |
| Residential burglary | 32 | 27 | +5 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Common assault | 30 | 48 | -18 |
| Rape | 26 | 21 | +5 |
| Stock-theft | 15 | 20 | -5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| Murder | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Malicious damage | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Drug-related crime | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Commercial crime | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -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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