Question 1

Is the Nquthu area safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Nquthu SAPS precinct recorded 895 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — up 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 21 murders were reported. It sits in the "High" crime-volume tier for KwaZulu-Natal precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in the Nquthu precinct?

Accepted Answer

The Nquthu SAPS precinct reported 895 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)). Crime is up 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in the Nquthu precinct increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Nquthu SAPS precinct has increased 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 895 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in the Nquthu precinct?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime category in the Nquthu SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Question 5

What suburbs does the Nquthu police station cover?

Accepted Answer

The Nquthu SAPS precinct covers: Nquthu. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Crime category	Reported count
Serious assault	209
Rape	75
Shoplifting	67
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	60
Residential burglary	58
Malicious damage	53
Drug-related crime	51
Aggravated robbery	43

Category	2025-2026	2024-2025	Change
Serious assault	209	196	+13
Rape	75	52	+23
Shoplifting	67	65	+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	60	32	+28
Residential burglary	58	57	+1
Malicious damage	53	45	+8
Drug-related crime	51	96	-45
Aggravated robbery	43	34	+9
Stock-theft	39	66	-27
Common assault	37	34	+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	36	35	+1
Business burglary	35	29	+6
Murder	21	31	-10
Attempted murder	19	27	-8
Kidnapping	17	5	+12
Culpable homicide	16	12	+4
Common robbery	13	9	+4
Crimen injuria	8	8	0
Robbery at non-residential premises	7	6	+1
Sexual assault	7	6	+1
Arson	6	6	0
Robbery at residential premises	6	3	+3
Theft from vehicle	6	11	-5
Vehicle theft	3	2	+1
Attempted sexual offences	1	2	-1
Carjacking	1	1	0
Robbery of cash in transit	1	1	0
Abduction	0	0	0
Bank robbery	0	0	0
Contact sexual offences	0	0	0
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	0	0	0
Public violence	0	0	0
Truck hijacking	0	0	0

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