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Mpungamhlophe Crime Statistics

Mpungamhlophe Precinct |Zululand
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mpungamhlophe falls within the Mpungamhlophe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Mpungamhlophe is a suburb in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Mpungamhlophe precinct area (covering Mpungamhlophe) increased 6.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 103 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 2.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (29 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+10). 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

103

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 2.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mpungamhlophe precinct area (covering Mpungamhlophe) rose 6.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 82% below provincial median
Contact crime: 81% below provincial median
Property crime: 87% below 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

3

↓ 57.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

48

↓ 4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

16

↓ 15.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

39

↑ 39.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mpungamhlophe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		29
Drug-related crime		15
Malicious damage		10
Stock-theft		9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		8
Rape		6
Residential burglary		5
Common assault		4
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Other precincts in Zululand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Magudu

98 crimes ↓ 4.4%

Louwsburg

123 crimes ↓ 21.2%

Ngome

140 crimes ↑ 3.3%

Ceza

197 crimes ↑ 19%

Babanango

248 crimes → 1.8%

Gluckstadt

253 crimes → 0%
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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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