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Montclair Precinct

eThekwini|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Montclair decreased 16.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,873 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 33.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (215 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-97). 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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MontclairWoodhavenWoodlands

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,873

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 16.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 33.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Montclair decreased 16.2% 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 Montclair precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		215
Aggravated robbery		198
Drug-related crime		190
Commercial crime		188
Common assault		167
Theft from vehicle		152
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		136
Residential burglary		117
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere215312-97
Aggravated robbery198276-78
Drug-related crime190184+6
Commercial crime188173+15
Common assault167142+25
Theft from vehicle152222-70
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs136120+16
Residential burglary117210-93
Malicious damage7684-8
Common robbery6393-30
Vehicle theft6275-13
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action5948+11
Serious assault5389-36
Shoplifting2838-10
Attempted murder2527-2
Kidnapping2425-1
Business burglary2040-20
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition207+13
Murder1912+7
Rape1819-1
Crimen injuria1614+2
Culpable homicide1417-3
Sexual assault64+2
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Public violence220
Arson110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
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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