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Umbumbulu Precinct

eThekwini|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Umbumbulu remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 793 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 13% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (113 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-31). 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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Crime volume

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

793

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.6%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 13%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Umbumbulu has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Umbumbulu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		113
Serious assault		85
Residential burglary		80
Common assault		67
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		67
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		64
Murder		35
Business burglary		30
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery11395+18
Serious assault85108-23
Residential burglary80111-31
Common assault6757+10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6794-27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere6475-11
Murder3536-1
Business burglary3036-6
Stock-theft3015+15
Rape2935-6
Attempted murder2811+17
Commercial crime2827+1
Malicious damage2832-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition266+20
Kidnapping2416+8
Vehicle theft125+7
Culpable homicide109+1
Common robbery816-8
Drug-related crime62+4
Sexual assault67-1
Theft from vehicle65+1
Arson550
Crimen injuria52+3
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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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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