Rape in Umgungundlovu
SAPS recorded 966 rape cases across 24 Umgungundlovu precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 12% of KwaZulu-Natal's 8,186 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 224 rape cases, down 17% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Umgungundlovu?
Which Umgungundlovu precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 25 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Umgungundlovu precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 240 | +13.2% |
| Mountain Rise | 166 | -8.3% |
| Pietermaritzburg | 67 | -4.3% |
| Richmond-Kzn | 56 | -22.2% |
| Alexandra Road | 55 | -28.6% |
| Taylors Halt | 55 | -26.7% |
| Howick | 40 | +29% |
| Camperdown | 35 | +169.2% |
| Mpophomeni | 34 | +9.7% |
| Impendle | 30 | +42.9% |
| Bishopstowe | 27 | +42.1% |
| Wartburg | 25 | -3.8% |
| Mooi River | 20 | -51.2% |
| Thornville | 18 | +28.6% |
| New Hanover | 16 | -42.9% |
| Prestbury | 16 | +60% |
| Harburg | 13 | +30% |
| Dalton | 12 | +20% |
| Cramond | 11 | 0% |
| Mid Illovo | 11 | +83.3% |
| Hilton-Kzn | 9 | 0% |
| Boston | 4 | -20% |
| Town Hill | 4 | -20% |
| Rietvlei | 2 | -50% |
| Nottingham Road | 0 | -100% |