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Mozambique Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mozambique falls within the Inanda police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Amaoti, Bhambayi, Duffs Road, Inanda.
Mozambique is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Inanda precinct area (covering Mozambique) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 5,467 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (826 cases). Robbery at residential premises saw the biggest increase (+78). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Inanda compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

5,467

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.2%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 11.4%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Inanda precinct area (covering Mozambique) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 836% above provincial median
Contact crime: 1049% above provincial median
Property crime: 470% 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

186

↓ 16.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,971

↑ 2.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

724

↓ 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,772

↓ 1.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Inanda precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
826
Common assault
721
Serious assault
568
Residential burglary
496
Drug-related crime
460
Malicious damage
406
Robbery at residential premises
309
Attempted murder
272
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Other precincts in eThekwini

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Compare Mozambique

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

Other suburbs served by Inanda police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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