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Mariannhill Precinct

eThekwini|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mariannhill decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,385 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (398 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-50). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DassenhoekDemateMpolaMariannhillMariannridgeNaginaRegency ParkSavannah ParkSt Wendolins

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,385

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 26%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mariannhill decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mariannhill precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		398
Drug-related crime		292
Serious assault		243
Common assault		223
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		161
Residential burglary		157
Attempted murder		135
Commercial crime		126
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery398412-14
Drug-related crime292259+33
Serious assault243221+22
Common assault223245-22
All theft not mentioned elsewhere161209-48
Residential burglary157207-50
Attempted murder135167-32
Commercial crime126125+1
Malicious damage120124-4
Murder82129-47
Rape7585-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6355+8
Theft from vehicle4660-14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4524+21
Common robbery3437-3
Business burglary3137-6
Kidnapping3136-5
Crimen injuria2729-2
Vehicle theft2644-18
Stock-theft217+14
Shoplifting1832-14
Sexual assault1510+5
Attempted sexual offences64+2
Culpable homicide511-6
Arson36-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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