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Malvern Precinct

eThekwini|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Malvern increased 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,115 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (245 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+62). 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

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Crime volume

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,115

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Malvern rose 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Malvern precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		245
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		179
Residential burglary		108
Common assault		108
Vehicle theft		75
Aggravated robbery		66
Drug-related crime		56
Malicious damage		47
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime245183+62
All theft not mentioned elsewhere179145+34
Residential burglary108124-16
Common assault108109-1
Vehicle theft7558+17
Aggravated robbery6670-4
Drug-related crime5651+5
Malicious damage4753-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4235+7
Theft from vehicle4049-9
Shoplifting3940-1
Serious assault2631-5
Business burglary2232-10
Crimen injuria1621-5
Common robbery1113-2
Attempted murder917-8
Rape85+3
Culpable homicide73+4
Sexual assault31+2
Murder29-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Arson10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition113-12
Kidnapping10+1
Public violence110
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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