Bayview Precinct
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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
High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
946
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 5%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 7.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-59) while Common assault increased (+29).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 183 |
| Vehicle theft | 138 |
| Malicious damage | 101 |
| Drug-related crime | 97 |
| Residential burglary | 83 |
| Aggravated robbery | 71 |
| Serious assault | 57 |
| Theft from vehicle | 39 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 183 | 154 | +29 |
| Vehicle theft | 138 | 116 | +22 |
| Malicious damage | 101 | 91 | +10 |
| Drug-related crime | 97 | 83 | +14 |
| Residential burglary | 83 | 139 | -56 |
| Aggravated robbery | 71 | 130 | -59 |
| Serious assault | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 39 | 21 | +18 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 26 | 20 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 24 | 29 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 18 | 17 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 17 | 39 | -22 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| Carjacking | 12 | 25 | -13 |
| Rape | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 9 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Murder | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 5 | 18 | -13 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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