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Umlazi (sections AA-DD) Crime Statistics

Bhekithemba Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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)) increased 2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,692 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (264 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+52). 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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,692

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 13.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Bhekithemba precinct area (covering Umlazi (sections AA-DD)) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 190% above provincial median
Contact crime: 260% above provincial median
Property crime: 54% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

46

↓ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

931

↑ 0.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

195

↓ 16.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

566

↑ 13.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bhekithemba precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		264
Common assault		249
Aggravated robbery		246
Residential burglary		129
Malicious damage		119
Drug-related crime		116
Carjacking		95
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		69
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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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