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Hillcrest Precinct

eThekwini|12 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hillcrest increased 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,132 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (743 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+130). 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

3,132

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Hillcrest rose 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hillcrest precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		743
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		509
Common assault		350
Residential burglary		236
Aggravated robbery		174
Serious assault		169
Malicious damage		131
Theft from vehicle		121
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime743613+130
All theft not mentioned elsewhere509524-15
Common assault350296+54
Residential burglary236332-96
Aggravated robbery174179-5
Serious assault169174-5
Malicious damage131114+17
Theft from vehicle121133-12
Shoplifting12062+58
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7498-24
Vehicle theft6674-8
Attempted murder6347+16
Rape6359+4
Murder4774-27
Common robbery3840-2
Business burglary3668-32
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3547-12
Kidnapping3329+4
Crimen injuria3222+10
Culpable homicide2919+10
Drug-related crime238+15
Stock-theft1410+4
Sexual assault123+9
Arson880
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Public violence12-1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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