Ngome Crime Statistics
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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
197
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.5%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 17.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-14) while Rape increased (+12).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 39 |
| Stock-theft | 23 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 19 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 17 |
| Rape | 17 |
| Common assault | 15 |
| Business burglary | 12 |
| Aggravated robbery | 8 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 39 | 43 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 23 | 37 | -14 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 19 | 23 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 17 | 11 | +6 |
| Rape | 17 | 5 | +12 |
| Common assault | 15 | 21 | -6 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Aggravated robbery | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Murder | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Residential burglary | 5 | 13 | -8 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Commercial crime | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 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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