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Mpungamhlophe Crime Statistics

Mpungamhlophe Precinct |Zululand
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 147 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (40 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+12). 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

147

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mpungamhlophe precinct area (covering Mpungamhlophe) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 83% below provincial median
Contact crime: 82% below provincial median
Property crime: 89% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

4

↓ 60% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

66

↓ 12% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

19

↓ 26.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

62

↑ 37.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mpungamhlophe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		40
Drug-related crime		17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		12
Malicious damage		12
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		11
Stock-theft		11
Common assault		7
Rape		7
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Other precincts in Zululand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Magudu

149 crimes ↓ 3.9%

Ngome

197 crimes → 0.5%

Louwsburg

198 crimes ↓ 12.8%

Ceza

278 crimes ↑ 13.5%

Babanango

334 crimes ↓ 7%

Gluckstadt

382 crimes ↑ 8.5%
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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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