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Ezimbokodweni Crime Statistics

Folweni Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 14.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 965 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.9% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (142 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+39). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

965

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 14.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 1.9%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Folweni precinct area (covering Ezimbokodweni) rose 14.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 65% above provincial median
Contact crime: 79% above provincial median
Property crime: 5% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

43

↓ 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

463

↓ 0.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

133

↑ 26.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

369

↑ 36.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Folweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		142
Drug-related crime		111
Common assault		85
Attempted murder		76
Residential burglary		72
Serious assault		65
Carjacking		55
Murder		43
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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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