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Louwsburg Crime Statistics

Zululand|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Louwsburg decreased 21.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 123 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (22 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-13). 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

Very Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

123

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 21.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 13.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Louwsburg dropped 21.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Louwsburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
22
Drug-related crime
19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
15
Stock-theft
13
Rape
10
Business burglary
9
Residential burglary
8
Attempted murder
5
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault2216+6
Drug-related crime1921-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1521-6
Stock-theft1326-13
Rape1012-2
Business burglary96+3
Residential burglary812-4
Attempted murder50+5
Malicious damage56-1
Common assault417-13
Theft from vehicle30+3
Attempted sexual offences220
Crimen injuria23-1
Arson10+1
Common robbery110
Culpable homicide110
Murder110
Robbery at residential premises10+1
Aggravated robbery15-4
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition04-4
Kidnapping01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Sexual assault000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft01-1
Truck hijacking000
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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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