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Amanzimtoti Precinct

eThekwini|15 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Amanzimtoti decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,536 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (455 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-108). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,536

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Amanzimtoti decreased 6.1% 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 Amanzimtoti precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		455
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		428
Residential burglary		197
Theft from vehicle		179
Common assault		165
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		162
Shoplifting		148
Aggravated robbery		135
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime455484-29
All theft not mentioned elsewhere428455-27
Residential burglary197305-108
Theft from vehicle179124+55
Common assault165168-3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs16273+89
Shoplifting148205-57
Aggravated robbery135180-45
Malicious damage11681+35
Vehicle theft90115-25
Serious assault8189-8
Drug-related crime77102-25
Common robbery6259+3
Kidnapping4828+20
Business burglary4447-3
Attempted murder2728-1
Culpable homicide2635-9
Crimen injuria2217+5
Rape2239-17
Sexual assault1612+4
Murder1523-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition812-4
Stock-theft65+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Attempted sexual offences24-2
Arson17-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
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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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