Magudu Crime Statistics

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

A94/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

113

-3.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

240

per 100k

Safety Score

94/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Magudu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	36	31.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	28.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	18.6%
Common assault	contact	15	13.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	7.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	4.4%
Stock Theft	property	5	4.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	3.5%
Rape	contact	4	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%

Magudu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Magudu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Magudu Safe?

Yes, Magudu is relatively safe.

Magudu scores 94/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 240 per 100,000 people, Magudu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Magudu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

1/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Magudu

In 2025, Magudu recorded 113 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Magudu is Drug-Related Crime with 36 reported cases (31.9% of all crime in Magudu), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 32 cases (28.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 21 cases (18.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Magudu has decreased by 3.4%, a positive sign for the Magudu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Magudu?

The most reported crimes in Magudu are Drug-Related Crime (36 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (32 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Magudu compare to other areas in Zululand?

Magudu has a crime rate of 240 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is among the safer areas.

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Other Precincts in Zululand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
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)