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Hambanathi Crime Statistics

Tongaat Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hambanathi falls within the Tongaat police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Chaka's Rock, Compensation, Maidstone, Shakaskraal, Tongaat and 2 more.
Hambanathi is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Tongaat precinct area (covering Hambanathi) decreased 11.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,653 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (268 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-71). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,653

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 11.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 15.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Tongaat precinct area (covering Hambanathi) decreased 11.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 183% above provincial median
Contact crime: 175% above provincial median
Property crime: 143% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

38

↑ 52% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

710

↓ 16.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

308

↓ 17.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

635

↑ 0.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tongaat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		268
Common assault		187
Aggravated robbery		170
Residential burglary		167
Serious assault		151
Malicious damage		109
Attempted murder		78
Theft from vehicle		59
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Other suburbs served by Tongaat police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Hambanathi.

Chaka's RockCompensationMaidstoneShakaskraalTongaatTongaat BeachTongaat South
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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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