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Paulpietersburg Crime Statistics

Zululand|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Paulpietersburg increased 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,315 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (280 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+53). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,315

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 11.4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Paulpietersburg rose 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Paulpietersburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		280
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		138
Common assault		138
Residential burglary		127
Drug-related crime		125
Malicious damage		70
Stock-theft		61
Commercial crime		52
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault280227+53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere138161-23
Common assault138108+30
Residential burglary127157-30
Drug-related crime125107+18
Malicious damage7061+9
Stock-theft6171-10
Commercial crime5264-12
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4838+10
Aggravated robbery4745+2
Business burglary4538+7
Rape4260-18
Theft from vehicle248+16
Common robbery2210+12
Shoplifting1929-10
Attempted murder1611+5
Murder1624-8
Kidnapping115+6
Culpable homicide710-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition710-3
Sexual assault73+4
Vehicle theft64+2
Arson36-3
Crimen injuria32+1
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Zululand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpungamhlophe

147 crimes → 0.7%

Magudu

149 crimes ↓ 3.9%

Ngome

197 crimes → 0.5%

Louwsburg

198 crimes ↓ 12.8%

Ceza

278 crimes ↑ 13.5%

Babanango

334 crimes ↓ 7%
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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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