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Greenwood Park Precinct

eThekwini|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Greenwood Park decreased 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,126 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (525 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-210). 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

3,126

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Greenwood Park decreased 4% 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 Greenwood Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		525
Commercial crime		514
Common assault		315
Aggravated robbery		300
Residential burglary		211
Theft from vehicle		193
Serious assault		180
Malicious damage		149
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere525735-210
Commercial crime514421+93
Common assault315322-7
Aggravated robbery300368-68
Residential burglary211279-68
Theft from vehicle193171+22
Serious assault180168+12
Malicious damage149148+1
Vehicle theft122125-3
Common robbery8993-4
Business burglary8595-10
Drug-related crime8467+17
Rape7844+34
Attempted murder7260+12
Kidnapping5030+20
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3913+26
Murder2936-7
Crimen injuria2319+4
Culpable homicide1922-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1813+5
Sexual assault129+3
Shoplifting83+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children43+1
Arson38-5
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Public violence000
Stock-theft02-2
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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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