Swartberg Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-18.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

159

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Swartberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	16	33.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	27.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	16.7%
Rape	contact	8	16.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	6.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	6.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	2.1%
Common assault	contact	1	2.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	2.1%
Murder	contact	1	2.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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 at 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Swartberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Swartberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Swartberg Safe?

Yes, Swartberg is relatively safe.

Swartberg scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 159 per 100,000 people, Swartberg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Swartberg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-18.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

33% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

1/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Swartberg

In 2025, Swartberg recorded 48 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Swartberg is Stock Theft with 16 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Swartberg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 13 cases (27.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 8 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Swartberg has decreased by 18.6%, a positive sign for the Swartberg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Swartberg?

The most reported crimes in Swartberg are Stock Theft (16 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (13 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Swartberg compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Swartberg has a crime rate of 159 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is among the safer areas.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Highflats	40,278	603	1,996	C (52)