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Madadeni Precinct

Amajuba|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Madadeni decreased 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,167 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (850 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest decrease (-165). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

5,167

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 14.3%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Madadeni decreased 3.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Madadeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		850
Serious assault		804
Common assault		719
Drug-related crime		445
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		403
Commercial crime		317
Malicious damage		289
Residential burglary		287
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs850871-21
Serious assault804780+24
Common assault719703+16
Drug-related crime445383+62
All theft not mentioned elsewhere403428-25
Commercial crime317297+20
Malicious damage289282+7
Residential burglary287333-46
Aggravated robbery253282-29
Rape131107+24
Shoplifting129142-13
Common robbery11391+22
Business burglary8565+20
Crimen injuria58223-165
Theft from vehicle5270-18
Murder5056-6
Attempted murder4943+6
Kidnapping3236-4
Stock-theft2935-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2621+5
Vehicle theft1522-7
Culpable homicide1215-3
Sexual assault1022-12
Neglect and ill-treatment of children410-6
Arson38-5
Attempted sexual offences27-5
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Groenvlei

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Kingsley

99 crimes ↓ 28.3%

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132 crimes ↓ 28.3%

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149 crimes ↓ 11.8%

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Ingogo

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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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