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Bhekulwandle Crime Statistics

Kwamakhutha Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bhekulwandle falls within the Kwamakhutha police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Adams Mission, KwaMakhutha.
Bhekulwandle is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Kwamakhutha precinct area (covering Bhekulwandle) increased 8.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,358 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (316 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+103). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,358

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 8.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.2%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Kwamakhutha precinct area (covering Bhekulwandle) rose 8.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 174% above provincial median
Contact crime: 210% above provincial median
Property crime: 189% above 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

75

↑ 7.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,129

↓ 1.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

498

↑ 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

731

↑ 31.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwamakhutha precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		316
Aggravated robbery		312
Serious assault		294
Common assault		283
Drug-related crime		171
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		149
Malicious damage		148
Commercial crime		116
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Other suburbs served by Kwamakhutha 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 Bhekulwandle.

Adams MissionKwaMakhutha
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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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