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Drummond Crime Statistics

Inchanga Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Drummond falls within the Inchanga police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Inchanga, KwaXimba, Monteseel, Peacevale.
Drummond is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Inchanga precinct area (covering Drummond) increased 6.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 488 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 0.1% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (80 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+20). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

488

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 0.1%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Inchanga precinct area (covering Drummond) rose 6.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 16% below provincial median
Contact crime: 9% below provincial median
Property crime: 47% 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

16

↓ 27.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

234

↑ 7.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

67

↓ 14.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

187

↑ 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Inchanga precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		80
Common assault		74
Serious assault		53
Aggravated robbery		43
Residential burglary		31
Rape		29
Malicious damage		28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		27
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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

277 crimes → 1.4%

Hammarsdale

318 crimes ↑ 27.7%

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 Inchanga 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 Drummond.

InchangaKwaXimbaMonteseelPeacevale
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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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