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Bhekithemba Precinct

eThekwini|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bhekithemba remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,333 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (356 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+65). 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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BhekithembaUmlazi (sections AA-DD)

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,333

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 11.4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bhekithemba precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		356
Common assault		339
Aggravated robbery		310
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		194
Residential burglary		166
Malicious damage		166
Drug-related crime		144
Commercial crime		111
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault356377-21
Common assault339274+65
Aggravated robbery310324-14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere194208-14
Residential burglary166213-47
Malicious damage166195-29
Drug-related crime14488+56
Commercial crime111101+10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8564+21
Kidnapping7877+1
Rape6975-6
Common robbery6369-6
Murder5465-11
Attempted murder4952-3
Business burglary3335-2
Theft from vehicle2332-9
Stock-theft207+13
Vehicle theft1730-13
Arson114+7
Sexual assault1110+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition914-5
Crimen injuria810-2
Culpable homicide74+3
Attempted sexual offences43+1
Shoplifting314-11
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Public violence13-2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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