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Umkomaas Precinct

eThekwini|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Umkomaas increased 2.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,166 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (335 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-57). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,166

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Umkomaas rose 2.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Umkomaas precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		335
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		281
Common assault		239
Commercial crime		181
Aggravated robbery		172
Malicious damage		123
Serious assault		117
Theft from vehicle		107
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Residential burglary335392-57
All theft not mentioned elsewhere2812810
Common assault239215+24
Commercial crime181149+32
Aggravated robbery172197-25
Malicious damage123102+21
Serious assault117101+16
Theft from vehicle10767+40
Drug-related crime8964+25
Attempted murder74112-38
Business burglary7180-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6536+29
Rape5653+3
Common robbery3941-2
Murder3836+2
Kidnapping3037-7
Culpable homicide2920+9
Vehicle theft2925+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2712+15
Stock-theft22220
Crimen injuria1326-13
Sexual assault1320-7
Shoplifting612-6
Arson56-1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Public violence23-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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