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Georgedale Crime Statistics

Hammarsdale Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Georgedale falls within the Hammarsdale police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hammarsdale, Peacevale.
Georgedale is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Hammarsdale precinct area (covering Georgedale) increased 27.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 318 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 18% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (56 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+28). 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

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

318

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 27.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 18%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Hammarsdale precinct area (covering Georgedale) increased 27.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (318 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 46% below provincial median
Contact crime: 34% below provincial median
Property crime: 69% below 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

13

↓ 31.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

171

↑ 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

40

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

107

↑ 81.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hammarsdale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		56
Common assault		50
Serious assault		37
Robbery at residential premises		24
Residential burglary		19
Malicious damage		18
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		17
Carjacking		16
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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

277 crimes → 1.4%

Inchanga

488 crimes ↑ 6.4%

Malvern

533 crimes ↓ 6%

Umbumbulu

574 crimes → 1%

Westville

721 crimes ↓ 13.7%

Lamontville

740 crimes ↑ 12%
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Other suburbs served by Hammarsdale police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Georgedale.

HammarsdalePeacevale
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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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