Zululand Crime Statistics
Zululand has 15 SAPS precincts covering 18 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 5,138 contact crimes and 2,351 property crimes were reported. 5 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 7 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
5,138
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
2,351
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
5
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
7
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Zululand precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Nongoma | 1,834 | ↑3.9% |
| Vryheid | 1,811 | ↓7.2% |
| Pongola | 1,770 | ↑18.1% |
| Ulundi | 1,277 | ↓9.3% |
| Mondlo | 1,199 | →1.3% |
| Paulpietersburg | 872 | ↑9.7% |
| Hlobane | 660 | ↑14% |
| Mahlabathini | 359 | ↓4.2% |
| Gluckstadt | 253 | →0% |
| Babanango | 248 | →1.8% |
| Ceza | 197 | ↑19% |
| Ngome | 140 | ↑3.3% |
| Louwsburg | 123 | ↓21.2% |
| Mpungamhlophe | 103 | ↑6.2% |
| Magudu | 98 | ↓4.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in Zululand
Babanango
Ceza
Gluckstadt
Hlobane
Louwsburg
Magudu
Mahlabathini
Mondlo
Mpungamhlophe
Ngome
Nongoma
Paulpietersburg
Pongola
Ulundi
Vryheid
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.