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Bayview Precinct

eThekwini|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bayview remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,795 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 39.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (413 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-73). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,795

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.3%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 39.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bayview has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bayview precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		413
Common assault		247
Vehicle theft		166
Commercial crime		145
Malicious damage		136
Drug-related crime		134
Residential burglary		110
Aggravated robbery		89
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere413432-19
Common assault247228+19
Vehicle theft166152+14
Commercial crime145131+14
Malicious damage136121+15
Drug-related crime134108+26
Residential burglary110168-58
Aggravated robbery89162-73
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7923+56
Serious assault7283-11
Theft from vehicle5230+22
Common robbery3138-7
Crimen injuria2219+3
Attempted murder2029-9
Business burglary1612+4
Rape1410+4
Kidnapping97+2
Murder913-4
Culpable homicide69-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition64+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action52+3
Attempted sexual offences41+3
Arson31+2
Sexual assault35-2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Shoplifting21+1
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
Stock-theft000
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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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