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Ezimbokodweni Crime Statistics

Folweni Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ezimbokodweni falls within the Folweni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Folweni.
Ezimbokodweni is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Folweni precinct area (covering Ezimbokodweni) increased 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,186 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (169 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+26). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,186

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Folweni precinct area (covering Ezimbokodweni) rose 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 38% above provincial median
Contact crime: 64% above provincial median
Property crime: 3% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

56

↓ 12.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

597

↓ 1.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

177

↑ 19.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

412

↑ 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Folweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		169
Drug-related crime		140
Common assault		115
Serious assault		102
Residential burglary		100
Attempted murder		91
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		67
Murder		56
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Other suburbs served by Folweni 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 Ezimbokodweni.

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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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