Amajuba (Newcastle) Crime Statistics
Amajuba (Newcastle), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
13,888
0.6%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,020
Population
687,412
Precincts
11
Is Amajuba (Newcastle) Safe?
Amajuba (Newcastle) recorded a crime rate of 2,020 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 22.7% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 11 police precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle), 7 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 4 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 0.6% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 62,492 | 4,063 | 8,668 | F (7) |
| Madadeni | 62,492 | 3,930 | 8,385 | F (8) |
| Osizweni | 62,492 | 3,655 | 7,798 | F (10) |
| Dannhauser | 62,492 | 1,077 | 2,298 | D (47) |
| Utrecht | 62,492 | 572 | 1,221 | B (68) |
| Ingogo | 62,492 | 131 | 280 | A (92) |
| Hattingspruit | 62,492 | 114 | 243 | A (94) |
| Normandien | 62,492 | 114 | 243 | A (94) |
| Charlestown | 62,492 | 101 | 216 | A (94) |
| Kingsley | 62,492 | 74 | 158 | A (97) |
Amajuba (Newcastle) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Amajuba (Newcastle) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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