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Moseley Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Moseley falls within the Malvern police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Escombe, Malvern, Northdene, Queensburgh.
Moseley is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Malvern precinct area (covering Moseley) decreased 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 533 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 41% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (75 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+29). 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

533

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 41%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Malvern precinct area (covering Moseley) dropped 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 9% below provincial median
Contact crime: 34% below provincial median
Property crime: 39% 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

2

↓ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

171

↓ 13.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

176

↓ 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

186

↓ 1.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Malvern precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary
75
Common assault
73
Vehicle theft
55
Aggravated robbery
53
Drug-related crime
46
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
36
Theft from vehicle
29
Malicious damage
28
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Other suburbs served by Malvern 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 Moseley.

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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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