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Berea Precinct

eThekwini|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Berea decreased 8.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,734 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 44.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Vehicle theft (276 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-92). 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.

BereaBulwerEssenwoodMitchell ParkMorningsideMusgraveStamford HillWindermere

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,734

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 44.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Berea decreased 8.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Berea precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Vehicle theft		276
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		230
Theft from vehicle		216
Commercial crime		201
Aggravated robbery		116
Residential burglary		101
Common robbery		97
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		87
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Vehicle theft276218+58
All theft not mentioned elsewhere230322-92
Theft from vehicle216230-14
Commercial crime201237-36
Aggravated robbery116145-29
Residential burglary101107-6
Common robbery9791+6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8788-1
Shoplifting87120-33
Common assault7367+6
Drug-related crime6255+7
Business burglary5289-37
Malicious damage4745+2
Kidnapping2116+5
Serious assault1817+1
Rape137+6
Attempted murder106+4
Crimen injuria89-1
Culpable homicide54+1
Murder56-1
Sexual assault440
Public violence20+2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition16-5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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