Kranskop 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
Moderate
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
493
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 10.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 6.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-12) while Business burglary increased (+4).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 114 |
| Drug-related crime | 54 |
| Common assault | 51 |
| Stock-theft | 38 |
| Attempted murder | 28 |
| Malicious damage | 28 |
| Residential burglary | 27 |
| Murder | 25 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 114 | 119 | -5 |
| Drug-related crime | 54 | 52 | +2 |
| Common assault | 51 | 48 | +3 |
| Stock-theft | 38 | 41 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 28 | 31 | -3 |
| Malicious damage | 28 | 30 | -2 |
| Residential burglary | 27 | 24 | +3 |
| Murder | 25 | 32 | -7 |
| Rape | 22 | 25 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 21 | 31 | -10 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 32 | -12 |
| Business burglary | 18 | 14 | +4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 11 | 10 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Public violence | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 7 | -7 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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