Osizweni Crime Statistics

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

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,655

+13.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,798

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Osizweni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	708	19.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	675	18.5%
Common assault	contact	545	14.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	475	13.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	392	10.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	377	10.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	301	8.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	200	5.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	188	5.1%
Rape	contact	145	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	109	3.0%
Murder	contact	88	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	84	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	81	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	68	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	61	1.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	61	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	55	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	55	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	39	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	21	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	16	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	15	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	12	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.1%
Abduction	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Osizweni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Osizweni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Osizweni Safe?

No, Osizweni has high crime levels.

Osizweni scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Osizweni is 7,798 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Osizweni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+154%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+13.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

19% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

9/11

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Osizweni

In 2025, Osizweni recorded 3,655 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Osizweni is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 708 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Osizweni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 675 cases (18.5%) and Common assault at 545 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Osizweni has increased by 13.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Osizweni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Osizweni?

The most reported crimes in Osizweni are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (708 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (675 cases), Common assault (545 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Osizweni has a crime rate of 7,798 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)
Madadeni	62,492	3,930	8,385	F (8)
Newcastle	62,492	4,063	8,668	F (7)