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Pongola CBD Crime Statistics

Pongola Precinct |Zululand
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,732 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (527 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+115). 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

2,732

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 12.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 9.2%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Pongola precinct area (covering Pongola CBD) rose 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 217% above provincial median
Contact crime: 242% above provincial median
Property crime: 111% above 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

27

↑ 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,244

↑ 21.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

364

↓ 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,124

↑ 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pongola precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		527
Common assault		333
Drug-related crime		292
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		275
Residential burglary		180
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		174
Malicious damage		153
Aggravated robbery		143
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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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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.

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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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