Zululand Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 15 precincts in Zululand
District Overview
The big picture for Zululand
Zululand has 15 police precincts reporting a combined 3,941 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
3.9k
Total crimes
7
Improving
7
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
-4.5%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 15 precincts in Zululand.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Zululand are moving the most?
Of 15 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 7 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Ngome | -17.6% | improved |
| Louwsburg | -13.2% | improved |
| Magudu | -7.5% | improved |
| Ulundi | +1.4% | stable |
| Mahlabathini | +3.2% | worsened |
| Vryheid | +3.9% | worsened |
| Mpungamhlophe | +5.0% | worsened |
| Hlobane | +8.8% | worsened |
| Pongola | +9.2% | worsened |
| Nongoma | +11.3% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 15 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Zululand ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mpungamhlophe | 39 | ↑ 33 → 39 |
| 2 | Ngome | 46 | ↓ 49 → 46 |
| 3 | Magudu | 48 | ↑ 42 → 48 |
| 4 | Gluckstadt | 53 | ↓ 50.5% |
| 5 | Louwsburg | 59 | ↑ 47 → 59 |
| 6 | Ceza | 78 | ↑ 25.8% |
| 7 | Babanango | 84 | ↑ 9.1% |
| 8 | Mahlabathini | 113 | ↓ 19.3% |
| 9 | Hlobane | 168 | ↓ 29.7% |
| 10 | Paulpietersburg | 303 | ↓ 4.7% |
| 11 | Mondlo | 421 | → 0.9% |
| 12 | Ulundi | 435 | ↓ 11% |
| 13 | Pongola | 630 | ↑ 7.1% |
| 14 | Vryheid | 727 | ↓ 16% |
| 15 | Nongoma | 737 | ↑ 14.4% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 15 precincts in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →