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Chatsworth Precinct

eThekwini|11 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Chatsworth decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,865 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (1225 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-211). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

7,865

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 24.8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Chatsworth decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Chatsworth precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		1,225
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,208
Drug-related crime		1,044
Commercial crime		683
Vehicle theft		578
Aggravated robbery		546
Serious assault		457
Residential burglary		395
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault1,2251,255-30
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,2081,419-211
Drug-related crime1,044955+89
Commercial crime683650+33
Vehicle theft578529+49
Aggravated robbery546509+37
Serious assault457444+13
Residential burglary395479-84
Malicious damage319425-106
Shoplifting211253-42
Common robbery202190+12
Crimen injuria165290-125
Theft from vehicle164213-49
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action13992+47
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9775+22
Attempted murder90125-35
Rape7778-1
Murder6869-1
Business burglary61113-52
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4053-13
Kidnapping3868-30
Culpable homicide1942-23
Sexual assault1636-20
Arson79-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children67-1
Attempted sexual offences34-1
Public violence38-5
Stock-theft31+2
Contact sexual offences13-2
Abduction000
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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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