Crime Statistics by Precinct — Harry Gwala
14 precincts in Harry Gwala — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024).
How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →
By Total Crime Volume
Total serious crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Dec 2024 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swartberg | ↓ 24.7% |
| 2 | Ixopo | ↓ 16.6% |
| 3 | Gowan Lea | ↓ 16.4% |
| 4 | Intsikeni | ↓ 13.1% |
| 5 | Umzimkhulu | ↓ 9.9% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.