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Inanda Precinct

eThekwini|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Inanda increased 2.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,587 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (1138 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+176). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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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AmaotiBhambayiDuffs RoadInandaMozambique

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

7,587

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 9.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Inanda rose 2.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Inanda precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		1,138
Common assault		1,026
Serious assault		791
Residential burglary		672
Malicious damage		565
Drug-related crime		552
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		481
Attempted murder		392
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery1,1381,042+96
Common assault1,026850+176
Serious assault791770+21
Residential burglary672714-42
Malicious damage565501+64
Drug-related crime552686-134
All theft not mentioned elsewhere481545-64
Attempted murder392330+62
Rape332314+18
Murder240296-56
Commercial crime232228+4
Common robbery158165-7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs151120+31
Kidnapping138143-5
Crimen injuria11896+22
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition114117-3
Theft from vehicle95104-9
Business burglary9379+14
Vehicle theft7576-1
Shoplifting6579-14
Stock-theft4543+2
Sexual assault4436+8
Attempted sexual offences2417+7
Culpable homicide2221+1
Arson1622-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children43+1
Contact sexual offences28-6
Abduction12-1
Public violence14-3
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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