Kokstad Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,249

+0.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,446

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Kokstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	475	21.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	324	14.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	320	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	283	12.6%
Common assault	contact	272	12.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	244	10.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	200	8.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	149	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	117	5.2%
Attempted murder	contact	88	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	83	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	76	3.4%
Rape	contact	73	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	69	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	27	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	25	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	0.8%
Murder	contact	17	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	12	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kokstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kokstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kokstad Safe?

No, Kokstad has high crime levels.

Kokstad scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kokstad is 7,446 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kokstad, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+143%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

14/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kokstad

In 2025, Kokstad recorded 2,249 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kokstad is Drug-Related Crime with 475 reported cases (21.1% of all crime in Kokstad), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 324 cases (14.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 320 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kokstad has increased by 0.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kokstad area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kokstad?

The most reported crimes in Kokstad are Drug-Related Crime (475 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (324 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (320 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kokstad compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Kokstad has a crime rate of 7,446 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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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)
Himeville	40,278	298	986	B (73)
Intsikeni	40,278	327	1,082	B (70)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)