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Ntuzuma Precinct

eThekwini|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ntuzuma remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,090 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (647 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-73). 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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LindelaniNtuzuma

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

4,090

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ntuzuma has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ntuzuma precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		647
Serious assault		595
Common assault		590
Drug-related crime		311
Residential burglary		302
Attempted murder		272
Malicious damage		267
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		197
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery647590+57
Serious assault595625-30
Common assault590521+69
Drug-related crime311308+3
Residential burglary302312-10
Attempted murder272225+47
Malicious damage267304-37
All theft not mentioned elsewhere197270-73
Rape154142+12
Crimen injuria127138-11
Murder97139-42
Commercial crime9199-8
Common robbery73115-42
Kidnapping7174-3
Theft from vehicle5256-4
Vehicle theft5044+6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4921+28
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4135+6
Business burglary3250-18
Sexual assault2326-3
Arson1714+3
Stock-theft179+8
Culpable homicide612-6
Attempted sexual offences52+3
Public violence23-1
Shoplifting21+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences04-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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