Chatsworth Precinct
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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
Very High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
4,599
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 17.8%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Crimen injuria dropped significantly (-96) while Vehicle theft increased (+75).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 885 |
| Drug-related crime | 775 |
| Vehicle theft | 471 |
| Aggravated robbery | 427 |
| Serious assault | 350 |
| Residential burglary | 310 |
| Malicious damage | 257 |
| Shoplifting | 166 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 885 | 904 | -19 |
| Drug-related crime | 775 | 701 | +74 |
| Vehicle theft | 471 | 396 | +75 |
| Aggravated robbery | 427 | 376 | +51 |
| Serious assault | 350 | 341 | +9 |
| Residential burglary | 310 | 346 | -36 |
| Malicious damage | 257 | 315 | -58 |
| Shoplifting | 166 | 188 | -22 |
| Common robbery | 156 | 131 | +25 |
| Theft from vehicle | 127 | 158 | -31 |
| Crimen injuria | 112 | 208 | -96 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 89 | 48 | +41 |
| Attempted murder | 62 | 89 | -27 |
| Carjacking | 61 | 65 | -4 |
| Rape | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 55 | 47 | +8 |
| Murder | 53 | 57 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 49 | 84 | -35 |
| Kidnapping | 32 | 53 | -21 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 32 | 50 | -18 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 30 | 44 | -14 |
| Culpable homicide | 14 | 36 | -22 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 21 | -9 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Arson | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Public violence | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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