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Umlazi Crime Statistics

eThekwini|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Umlazi decreased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,030 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (790 cases). Attempted murder saw the biggest decrease (-136). 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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

6,030

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Umlazi decreased 4.5% 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 Umlazi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		790
Common assault		749
Serious assault		707
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		519
Drug-related crime		386
Commercial crime		360
Attempted murder		352
Malicious damage		323
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery790850-60
Common assault749719+30
Serious assault707696+11
All theft not mentioned elsewhere519488+31
Drug-related crime386338+48
Commercial crime360312+48
Attempted murder352488-136
Malicious damage323412-89
Residential burglary302392-90
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs247130+117
Rape224256-32
Kidnapping200198+2
Murder167225-58
Common robbery125128-3
Theft from vehicle111120-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10195+6
Crimen injuria7892-14
Shoplifting65105-40
Vehicle theft5768-11
Business burglary5674-18
Sexual assault3436-2
Culpable homicide2737-10
Arson1916+3
Attempted sexual offences1216-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children811-3
Stock-theft76+1
Public violence440
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
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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