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Umnini Crime Statistics

Umbumbulu Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Umnini falls within the Umbumbulu police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Sobonakhona, Umbumbulu.
Umnini is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Umbumbulu precinct area (covering Umnini) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 13%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Umbumbulu precinct area (covering Umnini) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 8% below provincial median
Contact crime: 2% above provincial median
Property crime: 8% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

35

↓ 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

371

↑ 1.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

158

↓ 8.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

264

↓ 1.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Other suburbs served by Umbumbulu police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

SobonakhonaUmbumbulu
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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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