Crime Statistics by Precinct — Zululand
15 precincts in Zululand — 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.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magudu | 98 |
| 2 | Mpungamhlophe | 103 |
| 3 | Louwsburg | 123 |
| 4 | Ngome | 140 |
| 5 | Ceza | 197 |
| 6 | Babanango | 248 |
| 7 | Gluckstadt | 253 |
| 8 | Mahlabathini | 359 |
| 9 | Hlobane | 660 |
| 10 | Paulpietersburg | 872 |
| 11 | Mondlo | 1,199 |
| 12 | Ulundi | 1,277 |
| 13 | Pongola | 1,770 |
| 14 | Vryheid | 1,811 |
| 15 | Nongoma | 1,834 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Dec 2024 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louwsburg | ↓ 21.2% |
| 2 | Ulundi | ↓ 9.3% |
| 3 | Vryheid | ↓ 7.2% |
| 4 | Magudu | ↓ 4.4% |
| 5 | Mahlabathini | ↓ 4.2% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.