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KwaXimba Crime Statistics

Inchanga Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
KwaXimba falls within the Inchanga police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Drummond, Inchanga, Monteseel, Peacevale.
KwaXimba is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Inchanga precinct area (covering KwaXimba) increased 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 703 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (102 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

703

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 7.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 2.8%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Inchanga precinct area (covering KwaXimba) rose 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 18% below provincial median
Contact crime: 18% below provincial median
Property crime: 48% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

21

↓ 25% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

298

↑ 1.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

89

↓ 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

316

↑ 17.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Inchanga precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		102
Drug-related crime		95
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		81
Serious assault		71
Aggravated robbery		48
Commercial crime		41
Residential burglary		39
Malicious damage		36
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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 KwaXimba.

DrummondInchangaMonteseelPeacevale
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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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