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Kirchdorf Crime Statistics

Wartburg Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Kirchdorf falls within the Wartburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hermannsburg, Wartburg.
Kirchdorf is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Wartburg precinct area (covering Kirchdorf) increased 13% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 254 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 21.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (54 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

254

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 13%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 21.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Wartburg precinct area (covering Kirchdorf) rose 13% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 57% below provincial median
Contact crime: 44% below provincial median
Property crime: 70% 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

7

↓ 46.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

146

↑ 13.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

38

↓ 26.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

70

↑ 59.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Wartburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
54
Common assault
31
Malicious damage
23
Rape
22
Aggravated robbery
22
Residential burglary
17
Robbery at residential premises
15
Stock-theft
9
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Other suburbs served by Wartburg police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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