Estcourt Precinct
Uthukela|8 suburbs
How much crime was reported in the Estcourt precinct?
The Estcourt SAPS precinct recorded 2,056 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
High volume for KwaZulu-Natal
Largest categories
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Estcourt precinct area, and all 8 suburbs in it share them.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how Estcourt compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in Uthukela →
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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.
Crime volume
High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
2,056
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 4.5%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 22.6%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in Estcourt rose 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-48) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+202).
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+202
Drug-related crime+69
Aggravated robbery-48
Commercial crime+47
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 253 |
| Commercial crime | 233 |
| Serious assault | 196 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 186 |
| Drug-related crime | 176 |
| Common assault | 170 |
| Residential burglary | 98 |
| Malicious damage | 98 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 253 | 51 | +202 |
| Commercial crime | 233 | 186 | +47 |
| Serious assault | 196 | 208 | -12 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 186 | 223 | -37 |
| Drug-related crime | 176 | 107 | +69 |
| Common assault | 170 | 171 | -1 |
| Residential burglary | 98 | 124 | -26 |
| Malicious damage | 98 | 118 | -20 |
| Aggravated robbery | 84 | 132 | -48 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 17 | 28 | -11 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Stock-theft | 78 | 67 | +11 |
| Theft from vehicle | 69 | 77 | -8 |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 66 | -2 |
| Rape | 51 | 44 | +7 |
| Common robbery | 48 | 74 | -26 |
| Murder | 46 | 35 | +11 |
| Attempted murder | 42 | 60 | -18 |
| Business burglary | 38 | 80 | -42 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 38 | 29 | +9 |
| Culpable homicide | 22 | 28 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 22 | 23 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 24 | -12 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The Estcourt SAPS precinct recorded 2,056 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (253), Commercial crime (233), Serious assault (196). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The Estcourt SAPS precinct recorded 2,056 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 46 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.
The Estcourt SAPS precinct reported 2,056 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the Estcourt SAPS precinct has increased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 2,056 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the Estcourt SAPS precinct is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The Estcourt SAPS precinct covers: Brewitt, Colida, Drakensview, Emabhanoyini, Empangweni, Estcourt, Forderville, Upper Forderville. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- 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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