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Tongaat Precinct

eThekwini|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tongaat decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,828 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (375 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+68). 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.

Chaka's RockCompensationHambanathiMaidstoneShakaskraalTongaatTongaat BeachTongaat South

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,828

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 28.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tongaat decreased 6.1% 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 Tongaat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		375
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		350
Common assault		279
Commercial crime		274
Serious assault		233
Aggravated robbery		221
Residential burglary		219
Malicious damage		141
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime375337+38
All theft not mentioned elsewhere350381-31
Common assault279347-68
Commercial crime274206+68
Serious assault233249-16
Aggravated robbery221264-43
Residential burglary219240-21
Malicious damage141134+7
Attempted murder104114-10
Theft from vehicle7898-20
Crimen injuria77106-29
Vehicle theft7172-1
Common robbery63630
Kidnapping5449+5
Murder5034+16
Business burglary4178-37
Rape4061-21
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3438-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2629-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action2422+2
Culpable homicide1820-2
Shoplifting1823-5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1615+1
Sexual assault1119-8
Arson51+4
Stock-theft32+1
Public violence21+1
Attempted sexual offences16-5
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences02-2
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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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