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Phoenix Precinct

eThekwini|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Phoenix decreased 9.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,993 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1487 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-415). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

7,993

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 9.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 2.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Phoenix decreased 9.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Phoenix precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,487
Common assault		1,170
Drug-related crime		1,119
Commercial crime		824
Malicious damage		517
Aggravated robbery		460
Residential burglary		367
Vehicle theft		318
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,4871,902-415
Common assault1,1701,294-124
Drug-related crime1,1191,000+119
Commercial crime824733+91
Malicious damage517556-39
Aggravated robbery460668-208
Residential burglary367494-127
Vehicle theft318283+35
Theft from vehicle297321-24
Serious assault249255-6
Shoplifting212307-95
Common robbery211227-16
Crimen injuria183170+13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1391390
Attempted murder7798-21
Business burglary6188-27
Kidnapping5564-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5251+1
Rape5250+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action4139+2
Culpable homicide3732+5
Murder2848-20
Sexual assault2633-7
Arson311-8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children330
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence21+1
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Abduction000
Stock-theft000
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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

418 crimes ↑ 11.8%

Hammarsdale

467 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Inchanga

703 crimes ↑ 7.2%

Umbumbulu

793 crimes → 1.6%

Lamontville

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Malvern

1,115 crimes ↑ 4.6%
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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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