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Hlobane Crime Statistics

Hlobane Precinct |Zululand
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hlobane falls within the Hlobane police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Hlobane is a suburb in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Hlobane precinct area (covering Hlobane) increased 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 660 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 19.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (132 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest increase (+19). 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

660

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 14%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 19.4%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Hlobane precinct area (covering Hlobane) rose 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 13% above provincial median
Contact crime: 6% below provincial median
Property crime: 76% 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

11

↑ 83.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

244

↑ 16.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

224

↑ 8.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

192

↑ 18.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hlobane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft		132
Serious assault		108
Drug-related crime		70
Residential burglary		66
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		58
Common assault		52
Rape		35
Malicious damage		26
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Other precincts in Zululand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Magudu

98 crimes ↓ 4.4%

Mpungamhlophe

103 crimes ↑ 6.2%

Louwsburg

123 crimes ↓ 21.2%

Ngome

140 crimes ↑ 3.3%

Ceza

197 crimes ↑ 19%

Babanango

248 crimes → 1.8%
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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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