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Pinetown Precinct

eThekwini|15 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Pinetown remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,508 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1182 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-74). 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

6,508

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pinetown precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,182
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,113
Aggravated robbery		542
Common assault		522
Theft from vehicle		489
Drug-related crime		471
Residential burglary		439
Vehicle theft		250
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,1821,141+41
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,1131,168-55
Aggravated robbery542616-74
Common assault522474+48
Theft from vehicle489491-2
Drug-related crime471405+66
Residential burglary439484-45
Vehicle theft250242+8
Common robbery235228+7
Malicious damage229238-9
Shoplifting193190+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs168128+40
Serious assault161210-49
Business burglary122159-37
Kidnapping92102-10
Crimen injuria7152+19
Attempted murder6685-19
Rape4059-19
Murder3345-12
Culpable homicide2842-14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2845-17
Sexual assault1511+4
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action63+3
Arson46-2
Attempted sexual offences45-1
Public violence35-2
Contact sexual offences12-1
Stock-theft13-2
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
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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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