Umbilo Precinct
eThekwini|7 suburbs
How much crime was reported in the Umbilo precinct?
The Umbilo SAPS precinct recorded 3,146 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Very High volume for KwaZulu-Natal
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Umbilo precinct area, and all 7 suburbs in it share them.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how Umbilo compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in eThekwini → See how Durban suburbs rank →
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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.
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
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.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action dropped significantly (-465) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+110).
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action-465
Aggravated robbery-125
Theft from vehicle-125
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+110
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 395 |
| Commercial crime | 391 |
| Aggravated robbery | 388 |
| Carjacking | 22 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 23 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| 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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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 395 | 480 | -85 |
| Commercial crime | 391 | 383 | +8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 388 | 513 | -125 |
| Carjacking | 22 | 57 | -35 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 | 46 | -25 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 23 | 33 | -10 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Drug-related crime | 284 | 265 | +19 |
| Theft from vehicle | 278 | 403 | -125 |
| Common assault | 196 | 229 | -33 |
| Vehicle theft | 153 | 237 | -84 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 152 | 42 | +110 |
| Common robbery | 144 | 163 | -19 |
| Residential burglary | 122 | 209 | -87 |
| Malicious damage | 112 | 93 | +19 |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 112 | -6 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 96 | 561 | -465 |
| Serious assault | 77 | 86 | -9 |
| Business burglary | 77 | 90 | -13 |
| Rape | 41 | 44 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 34 | 43 | -9 |
| Culpable homicide | 26 | 34 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 24 | 34 | -10 |
| Murder | 16 | 25 | -9 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 7 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 24 | -12 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 13 | -11 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The Umbilo SAPS precinct recorded 3,146 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were All theft not mentioned elsewhere (395), Commercial crime (391), Aggravated robbery (388). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The Umbilo SAPS precinct recorded 3,146 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — down 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 16 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for KwaZulu-Natal precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.
The Umbilo SAPS precinct reported 3,146 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is down 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the Umbilo SAPS precinct has decreased 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 3,146 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the Umbilo SAPS precinct is All theft not mentioned elsewhere.
The Umbilo SAPS precinct covers: Berea West, Carrington Heights, Congella, Glenmore, Glenwood, Rossburgh, Umbilo. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- 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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