Zululand Crime Statistics
Zululand has 15 SAPS precincts covering 63 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 3,941 reported crimes, including 1,622 contact (violent) and 681 property crimes; the largest categories were Serious assault (706), Common assault (422), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (402). 7 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 7 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
1,622
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
681
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
7
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
7
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Zululand
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How much crime is reported in each Zululand precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Nongoma | 737 | ↑14.4% |
| Vryheid | 727 | ↓16% |
| Pongola | 630 | ↑7.1% |
| Ulundi | 435 | ↓11% |
| Mondlo | 421 | →0.9% |
| Paulpietersburg | 303 | ↓4.7% |
| Hlobane | 168 | ↓29.7% |
| Mahlabathini | 113 | ↓19.3% |
| Babanango | 84 | ↑9.1% |
| Ceza | 78 | ↑25.8% |
| Louwsburg | 59 | ↑25.5% |
| Gluckstadt | 53 | ↓50.5% |
| Magudu | 48 | ↑14.3% |
| Ngome | 46 | ↓6.1% |
| Mpungamhlophe | 39 | ↑18.2% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Zululand
Babanango
Ceza
Gluckstadt
Hlobane
Louwsburg
Magudu
Mahlabathini
Mondlo
Mpungamhlophe
Ngome
Nongoma
Paulpietersburg
Pongola
Ulundi
Vryheid
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.