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Sydenham Precinct

eThekwini|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sydenham decreased 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,116 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (499 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-143). 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.

AshervilleClare EstateOverportReservoir HillsSparks EstateSydenham

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,116

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sydenham decreased 4% 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 Sydenham precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		499
Drug-related crime		369
Aggravated robbery		319
Common assault		277
Commercial crime		244
Residential burglary		211
Serious assault		184
Theft from vehicle		181
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere499642-143
Drug-related crime369315+54
Aggravated robbery319284+35
Common assault277304-27
Commercial crime244235+9
Residential burglary211220-9
Serious assault184149+35
Theft from vehicle181212-31
Vehicle theft172181-9
Malicious damage135141-6
Attempted murder8268+14
Shoplifting6378-15
Rape6168-7
Common robbery5478-24
Murder5350+3
Kidnapping5232+20
Culpable homicide3547-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2834-6
Crimen injuria2729-2
Business burglary2628-2
Sexual assault1815+3
Public violence814-6
Arson53+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs53+2
Attempted sexual offences36-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action330
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Abduction02-2
Contact sexual offences02-2
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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