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Pongola CBD Crime Statistics

Pongola Precinct |Zululand
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Pongola CBD falls within the Pongola police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Pongola.
Pongola CBD is a suburb in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Pongola precinct area (covering Pongola CBD) increased 18.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,770 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (381 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+76). 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 High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,770

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 18.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 11.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Pongola precinct area (covering Pongola CBD) rose 18.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 203% above provincial median
Contact crime: 250% above provincial median
Property crime: 112% above 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

17

↓ 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

904

↑ 22.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

269

↓ 2.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

597

↑ 23.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pongola precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		381
Common assault		246
Drug-related crime		231
Residential burglary		136
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		124
Malicious damage		113
Aggravated robbery		108
Rape		93
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Other precincts in Zululand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Magudu

98 crimes ↓ 4.4%

Mpungamhlophe

103 crimes ↑ 6.2%

Louwsburg

123 crimes ↓ 21.2%

Ngome

140 crimes ↑ 3.3%

Ceza

197 crimes ↑ 19%

Babanango

248 crimes → 1.8%
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Other suburbs served by Pongola police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Pongola CBD.

Pongola
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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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