Himeville Crime Statistics

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

B73/100

Safe

Total Crimes

298

+12.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

986

per 100k

Safety Score

73/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Himeville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	23.8%
Common assault	contact	45	15.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	15.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	41	13.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	13.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	7.7%
Rape	contact	21	7.0%
Stock Theft	property	17	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	4.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	8	2.7%
Murder	contact	4	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Himeville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Himeville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Himeville Safe?

Yes, Himeville is relatively safe.

Himeville scores 73/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 986 per 100,000 people, Himeville sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Himeville can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-68%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

7/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Himeville

In 2025, Himeville recorded 298 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Himeville is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 71 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Himeville), followed by Common assault at 45 cases (15.1%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 45 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Himeville has increased by 12.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Himeville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Himeville?

The most reported crimes in Himeville are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (71 cases), Common assault (45 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (45 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Himeville compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Himeville has a crime rate of 986 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Harry Gwala

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Swartberg	40,278	48	159	A (96)
Evatt	40,278	59	196	A (95)
Franklin	40,278	118	390	A (89)
Gowan Lea	40,278	185	613	A (83)
Creighton	40,278	211	698	A (80)
Donnybrook	40,278	240	794	B (78)
Intsikeni	40,278	327	1,082	B (70)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)
Highflats	40,278	603	1,996	C (52)