Evatt Crime Statistics

Evatt, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+22.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

196

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Evatt (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	21	35.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	22.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	8.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	8.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	8.5%
Rape	contact	5	8.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	6.8%
Stock Theft	property	4	6.8%
Common assault	contact	3	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	5.1%
Murder	contact	3	5.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%

Evatt Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Evatt Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Evatt Safe?

Yes, Evatt is relatively safe.

Evatt scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 196 per 100,000 people, Evatt sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Evatt can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+22.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

36% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

2/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Evatt

In 2025, Evatt recorded 59 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Evatt is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 21 reported cases (35.6% of all crime in Evatt), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 13 cases (22.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 5 cases (8.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Evatt has increased by 22.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Evatt area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Evatt?

The most reported crimes in Evatt are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (21 cases), Drug-Related Crime (13 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Evatt compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Evatt has a crime rate of 196 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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