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Cato Manor Precinct

eThekwini|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Cato Manor decreased 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,249 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (341 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-93). 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

2,249

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Cato Manor decreased 6.4% 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 Cato Manor precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		341
Aggravated robbery		270
Common assault		254
Drug-related crime		217
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		212
Residential burglary		124
Rape		107
Commercial crime		104
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault341434-93
Aggravated robbery270256+14
Common assault254256-2
Drug-related crime217164+53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere212290-78
Residential burglary124127-3
Rape107104+3
Commercial crime104125-21
Vehicle theft10399+4
Malicious damage101122-21
Murder7677-1
Theft from vehicle7654+22
Common robbery6294-32
Attempted murder5255-3
Kidnapping3230+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2413+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1921-2
Business burglary1413+1
Culpable homicide1315-2
Crimen injuria1220-8
Sexual assault1113-2
Public violence93+6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children53+2
Attempted sexual offences440
Arson39-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action30+3
Stock-theft110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Shoplifting000
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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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