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Harburg Crime Statistics

Harburg Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Harburg falls within the Harburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Harburg is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Harburg precinct area (covering Harburg) increased 28.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 131 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 6.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (21 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+13). 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 Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

131

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 28.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 6.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Harburg precinct area (covering Harburg) increased 28.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains very low (131 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 78% below provincial median
Contact crime: 73% below provincial median
Property crime: 79% below 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

5

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

71

↑ 29.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

27

↓ 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

33

↑ 73.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Harburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		21
Common assault		21
Residential burglary		17
Malicious damage		14
Rape		10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		9
Attempted murder		6
Aggravated robbery		6
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

43 crimes ↓ 32.1%

Boston

92 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Cramond

98 crimes ↓ 31.4%

Mid Illovo

129 crimes ↑ 17%

Nottingham Road

134 crimes ↑ 18.5%

Dalton

158 crimes ↑ 39.7%
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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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