Newcastle Crime Statistics

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

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,063

-0.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,668

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Newcastle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	941	23.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	823	20.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	644	15.9%
Common assault	contact	549	13.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	400	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	335	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	300	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	239	5.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	155	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	153	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	135	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	112	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	107	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	97	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	92	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	64	1.6%
Rape	contact	52	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	36	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	24	0.6%
Murder	contact	21	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	21	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Newcastle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Newcastle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Newcastle Safe?

No, Newcastle has high crime levels.

Newcastle scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Newcastle is 8,668 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Newcastle, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+183%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

11/11

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Newcastle

In 2025, Newcastle recorded 4,063 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Newcastle is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 941 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Newcastle), followed by Commercial Crime at 823 cases (20.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 644 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Newcastle has decreased by 0.2%, a positive sign for the Newcastle community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Newcastle?

The most reported crimes in Newcastle are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (941 cases), Commercial Crime (823 cases), Drug-Related Crime (644 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Newcastle has a crime rate of 8,668 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle), Groenvlei is safer with a rate of 122 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Groenvlei	62,492	57	122	A (98)
Kingsley	62,492	74	158	A (97)
Charlestown	62,492	101	216	A (94)
Hattingspruit	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Normandien	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Ingogo	62,492	131	280	A (92)
Utrecht	62,492	572	1,221	B (68)
Dannhauser	62,492	1,077	2,298	D (47)
Osizweni	62,492	3,655	7,798	F (10)
Madadeni	62,492	3,930	8,385	F (8)