Ceza Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

204

+12.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

433

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Ceza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	35.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	24.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	15.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	7.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	6.4%
Common assault	contact	13	6.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	4.4%
Murder	contact	9	4.4%
Rape	contact	9	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	3.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Ceza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ceza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ceza Safe?

Yes, Ceza is relatively safe.

Ceza scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 433 per 100,000 people, Ceza sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ceza can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

5/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ceza

In 2025, Ceza recorded 204 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ceza is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 72 reported cases (35.3% of all crime in Ceza), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 49 cases (24.0%) and Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at 32 cases (15.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ceza has increased by 12.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ceza area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ceza?

The most reported crimes in Ceza are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), Drug-Related Crime (49 cases), Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ceza compare to other areas in Zululand?

Ceza has a crime rate of 433 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)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
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)