Gluckstadt Crime Statistics

Gluckstadt, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

291

+5.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

617

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Gluckstadt (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	152	52.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	64	22.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	15.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	4.5%
Rape	contact	12	4.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	3.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	2.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	2.4%
Common assault	contact	5	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.7%
Murder	contact	4	1.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	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%
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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Gluckstadt Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gluckstadt Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gluckstadt Safe?

Yes, Gluckstadt is relatively safe.

Gluckstadt scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 617 per 100,000 people, Gluckstadt sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Gluckstadt can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-80%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+5.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

52% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

7/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Gluckstadt

In 2025, Gluckstadt recorded 291 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gluckstadt is Stock Theft with 152 reported cases (52.2% of all crime in Gluckstadt), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 64 cases (22.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 45 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gluckstadt has increased by 5.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Gluckstadt area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gluckstadt?

The most reported crimes in Gluckstadt are Stock Theft (152 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (64 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (45 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Gluckstadt compare to other areas in Zululand?

Gluckstadt has a crime rate of 617 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Magudu	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Mpungamhlophe	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Ngome	62,853	151	320	A (91)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Babanango	62,853	260	552	A (84)
Mahlabathini	62,853	413	877	B (76)
Hlobane	62,853	706	1,497	C (61)
Paulpietersburg	62,853	1,000	2,121	C (50)
Mondlo	62,853	1,334	2,830	D (40)