Durban North 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
3,825
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 3.9%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Shoplifting dropped significantly (-147) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+213).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 1,052 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 708 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 334 |
| Shoplifting | 306 |
| Theft from vehicle | 282 |
| Common assault | 252 |
| Vehicle theft | 129 |
| Residential burglary | 124 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 1,052 | 1,035 | +17 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 708 | 815 | -107 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 334 | 121 | +213 |
| Shoplifting | 306 | 453 | -147 |
| Theft from vehicle | 282 | 211 | +71 |
| Common assault | 252 | 243 | +9 |
| Vehicle theft | 129 | 125 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 124 | 160 | -36 |
| Drug-related crime | 110 | 87 | +23 |
| Malicious damage | 101 | 107 | -6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 91 | 114 | -23 |
| Common robbery | 81 | 83 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 53 | 54 | -1 |
| Serious assault | 39 | 30 | +9 |
| Crimen injuria | 36 | 49 | -13 |
| Kidnapping | 27 | 19 | +8 |
| Rape | 25 | 24 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 17 | 15 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 26 | -11 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 8 | 1 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Murder | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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