Zululand Crime Statistics
Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
12,791
1.3%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,357
Population
942,795
Precincts
15
Is Zululand Safe?
Zululand recorded a crime rate of 1,357 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 48.1% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 15 police precincts in Zululand, 8 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 5 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.3% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Zululand
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vryheid | 62,853 | 2,466 | 5,231 | F (18) |
| Nongoma | 62,853 | 2,041 | 4,329 | F (23) |
| Pongola | 62,853 | 2,028 | 4,302 | F (23) |
| Ulundi | 62,853 | 1,515 | 3,214 | F (34) |
| Mondlo | 62,853 | 1,334 | 2,830 | D (40) |
| Paulpietersburg | 62,853 | 1,000 | 2,121 | C (50) |
| Hlobane | 62,853 | 706 | 1,497 | C (61) |
| Mahlabathini | 62,853 | 413 | 877 | B (76) |
| Gluckstadt | 62,853 | 291 | 617 | A (83) |
| Babanango | 62,853 | 260 | 552 | A (84) |
Zululand Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Zululand Crime Breakdown (2025)
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