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Rape in Harry Gwala

SAPS recorded 85 rape cases across 11 Harry Gwala precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 6.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 5% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,820 total.

Ranked by precinct below.

Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.

Is rape rising or falling in Harry Gwala?

Which Harry Gwala precincts report the most rape?

Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.

All Harry Gwala precincts

PrecinctApr–Jun 2026vs Apr–Jun 2025
Umzimkhulu2215 → 22
Ibisi128 → 12
Kokstad1113 → 11
Highflats812 → 8
Ixopo88 → 8
Intsikeni77 → 7
Bulwer610 → 6
Donnybrook57 → 5
Franklin31 → 3
Himeville24 → 2
Gowan Lea13 → 1
Creighton02 → 0
Swartberg01 → 0