Louwsburg Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

156

-10.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

331

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Louwsburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	44	28.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	18.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	16.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	12.8%
Stock Theft	property	17	10.9%
Rape	contact	13	8.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	7.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	7.1%
Attempted murder	contact	7	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	4.5%
Common assault	contact	5	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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 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%

Louwsburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Louwsburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Louwsburg Safe?

Yes, Louwsburg is relatively safe.

Louwsburg scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 331 per 100,000 people, Louwsburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Louwsburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

4/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Louwsburg

In 2025, Louwsburg recorded 156 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Louwsburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 44 reported cases (28.2% of all crime in Louwsburg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 29 cases (18.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 25 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Louwsburg has decreased by 10.9%, a positive sign for the Louwsburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Louwsburg?

The most reported crimes in Louwsburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (44 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (29 cases), Drug-Related Crime (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Louwsburg compare to other areas in Zululand?

Louwsburg has a crime rate of 331 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Zululand

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)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Babanango	62,853	260	552	A (84)
Gluckstadt	62,853	291	617	A (83)
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)