KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Newcastle Crime Statistics
Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal recorded 7 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This represents a significant increase of 133.3% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 1 carjacking in the same period.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
362↓ 4.7%
Common Assault
149— 0%
Assault GBH
87↓ 16.3%
Sexual Offences
25↑ 13.6%
Rape
19↑ 11.8%
Murder
7↑ 133.3%
Vehicle Theft
7↓ 36.4%
Business Robbery
5— 0%
House Robbery
3↑ 100%
Carjacking
1— 0%
Nearby stations in KwaZulu-Natal
Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.