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
835
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.8%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 22.1%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common robbery dropped significantly (-11) while Sexual offences detected as a result of police action increased (+15).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 165 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 84 |
| Common assault | 73 |
| Drug-related crime | 62 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 58 |
| Stock-theft | 49 |
| Attempted murder | 40 |
| Residential burglary | 36 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 165 | 155 | +10 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 84 | 69 | +15 |
| Common assault | 73 | 61 | +12 |
| Drug-related crime | 62 | 73 | -11 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 58 | 54 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 49 | 46 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 40 | 39 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 36 | 37 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 36 | 37 | -1 |
| Murder | 36 | 43 | -7 |
| Malicious damage | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Rape | 32 | 37 | -5 |
| Commercial crime | 30 | 16 | +14 |
| Aggravated robbery | 30 | 38 | -8 |
| Business burglary | 26 | 24 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 17 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 14 | -11 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Public violence | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 5 | -5 |
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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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