Groenvlei Crime Statistics

Groenvlei, Amajuba (Newcastle), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-19.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

122

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Groenvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	22.8%
Stock Theft	property	13	22.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	21.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	19.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	14.0%
Common assault	contact	5	8.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	7.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Groenvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Groenvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Groenvlei Safe?

Yes, Groenvlei is relatively safe.

Groenvlei scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 122 per 100,000 people, Groenvlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Groenvlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-19.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

1/11

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Groenvlei

In 2025, Groenvlei recorded 57 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Groenvlei is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 13 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Groenvlei), followed by Stock Theft at 13 cases (22.8%) and Malicious damage to property at 12 cases (21.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Groenvlei has decreased by 19.7%, a positive sign for the Groenvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Groenvlei?

The most reported crimes in Groenvlei are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (13 cases), Stock Theft (13 cases), Malicious damage to property (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Groenvlei compare to other areas in Amajuba (Newcastle)?

Groenvlei has a crime rate of 122 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle), Groenvlei is among the safer areas.

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