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Newlands East Precinct

eThekwini|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Newlands East decreased 13.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,219 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 27% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (295 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-69). 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.

BakervilleNewlands EastNewlands WestParlockSea Cow Lake (part)Westrich

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,219

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 27%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Newlands East decreased 13.5% 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 Newlands East precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		295
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		288
Commercial crime		247
Common assault		173
Serious assault		135
Residential burglary		127
Drug-related crime		125
Vehicle theft		102
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery295353-58
All theft not mentioned elsewhere288344-56
Commercial crime247212+35
Common assault173184-11
Serious assault135175-40
Residential burglary127196-69
Drug-related crime125114+11
Vehicle theft102148-46
Theft from vehicle100132-32
Malicious damage99139-40
Attempted murder9188+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8341+42
Shoplifting7890-12
Crimen injuria5559-4
Rape4435+9
Common robbery4379-36
Kidnapping3762-25
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2431-7
Business burglary2326-3
Sexual assault2010+10
Murder1721-4
Culpable homicide812-4
Arson25-3
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft02-2
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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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