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Rookdale Crime Statistics

Bergville Precinct |Uthukela
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Rookdale falls within the Bergville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Acton Homes, Bergville, Bergville CBD, Bethany.
Rookdale is a suburb in Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Bergville precinct area (covering Rookdale) increased 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 631 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (95 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+47). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

631

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 15%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bergville precinct area (covering Rookdale) rose 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 8% above provincial median
Contact crime: 17% below provincial median
Property crime: 39% above 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

9

↓ 59.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

215

↓ 12.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

177

↑ 14.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

239

↑ 60.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bergville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		95
Stock-theft		95
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		69
Common assault		51
Residential burglary		42
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		40
Drug-related crime		39
Malicious damage		35
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Other precincts in Uthukela

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Reenen

116 crimes ↑ 91.4%

Weenen

211 crimes ↓ 5.4%

Upper Tugela

224 crimes ↓ 9.9%

Colenso

243 crimes ↑ 61.2%

Winterton

253 crimes ↑ 12.7%

Elandslaagte

277 crimes ↑ 2.8%
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Other suburbs served by Bergville police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Acton HomesBergvilleBergville CBDBethany
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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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