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Umlazi (sections AA-DD) Crime Statistics

Bhekithemba Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Umlazi (sections AA-DD) falls within the Bhekithemba police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bhekithemba.
Umlazi (sections AA-DD) is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Bhekithemba precinct area (covering Umlazi (sections AA-DD)) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 11.4%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bhekithemba precinct area (covering Umlazi (sections AA-DD)) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 171% above provincial median
Contact crime: 244% above provincial median
Property crime: 50% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

54

↓ 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,251

↑ 0.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

259

↓ 18.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

823

↑ 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other suburbs served by Bhekithemba police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Umlazi (sections AA-DD).

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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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