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Hillview Crime Statistics

Empangeni Precinct |King Cetshwayo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hillview falls within the Empangeni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Empangeni, Empangeni Central, Empangeni Rail, Fairview, Grantham Park and 4 more.
Hillview is a suburb in King Cetshwayo, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Empangeni precinct area (covering Hillview) increased 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,175 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 7.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (628 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+121). 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

4,175

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 7.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Empangeni precinct area (covering Hillview) rose 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 615% above provincial median
Contact crime: 650% above provincial median
Property crime: 612% 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

64

↑ 1.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,938

↓ 3.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

904

↑ 10.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,333

↑ 11% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Empangeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		628
Drug-related crime		522
Residential burglary		493
Serious assault		420
Aggravated robbery		396
Theft from vehicle		239
Common robbery		188
Malicious damage		187
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Other precincts in King Cetshwayo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ntambanana

214 crimes → 1.4%

Ekombe

277 crimes → 1.4%

Mbongolwane

277 crimes → 1.4%

Gingindlovu

518 crimes ↓ 27.2%

Nkandla

608 crimes ↓ 8.8%

Melmoth

848 crimes ↓ 13.5%
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Other suburbs served by Empangeni police station

10 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

EmpangeniEmpangeni CentralEmpangeni RailFairviewGrantham ParkNgwelezanaNoordsigNyala ParkPanorama
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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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