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Vryheid Precinct

Zululand|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vryheid decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,310 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (513 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-80). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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BhekuzuluVryheidVryheid CBD

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,310

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vryheid decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vryheid precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		513
Commercial crime		382
Serious assault		335
Common assault		316
Drug-related crime		315
Residential burglary		264
Malicious damage		183
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		131
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere513451+62
Commercial crime382372+10
Serious assault335415-80
Common assault316368-52
Drug-related crime315329-14
Residential burglary264286-22
Malicious damage183162+21
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs13195+36
Aggravated robbery128145-17
Theft from vehicle115127-12
Stock-theft92102-10
Common robbery87113-26
Business burglary8694-8
Shoplifting77126-49
Rape6775-8
Kidnapping4421+23
Attempted murder3741-4
Crimen injuria3432+2
Murder2428-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2231-9
Culpable homicide1920-1
Sexual assault1816+2
Vehicle theft916-7
Arson34-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children330
Abduction21+1
Attempted sexual offences220
Contact sexual offences21+1
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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