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Umbilo Precinct

eThekwini|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Umbilo decreased 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,146 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 54.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (395 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest decrease (-465). 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.

Berea WestCarrington HeightsCongellaGlenmoreGlenwoodRossburghUmbilo

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,146

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 23.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 54.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Umbilo decreased 23.2% 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 Umbilo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		395
Commercial crime		391
Aggravated robbery		388
Drug-related crime		284
Theft from vehicle		278
Common assault		196
Vehicle theft		153
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		152
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere395480-85
Commercial crime391383+8
Aggravated robbery388513-125
Drug-related crime284265+19
Theft from vehicle278403-125
Common assault196229-33
Vehicle theft153237-84
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15242+110
Common robbery144163-19
Residential burglary122209-87
Malicious damage11293+19
Shoplifting106112-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action96561-465
Serious assault7786-9
Business burglary7790-13
Rape4144-3
Kidnapping3443-9
Culpable homicide2634-8
Attempted murder2434-10
Murder1625-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition137+6
Crimen injuria1224-12
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Sexual assault213-11
Arson110
Attempted sexual offences15-4
Abduction000
Public violence01-1
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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