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Clermont Crime Statistics

Kwadabeka Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Clermont falls within the Kwadabeka police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Clernaville, KwaDabeka.
Clermont is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Kwadabeka precinct area (covering Clermont) increased 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,813 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 23.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (307 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+65). 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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,813

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 23.1%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Kwadabeka precinct area (covering Clermont) rose 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 210% above provincial median
Contact crime: 310% above provincial median
Property crime: 129% 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

47

↓ 31.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,060

↑ 1.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

291

↑ 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

462

↑ 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwadabeka precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		307
Common assault		305
Serious assault		252
Residential burglary		184
Robbery at residential premises		79
Drug-related crime		77
Malicious damage		75
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		68
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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%

Inchanga

488 crimes ↑ 6.4%

Malvern

533 crimes ↓ 6%

Umbumbulu

574 crimes → 1%

Westville

721 crimes ↓ 13.7%
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Other suburbs served by Kwadabeka police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

ClernavilleKwaDabeka
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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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