Umsunduzi Precinct
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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
Low
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
277
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.4%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 17%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-13) while Aggravated robbery increased (+10).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 34 |
| Residential burglary | 29 |
| Aggravated robbery | 29 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 24 |
| Rape | 21 |
| Malicious damage | 17 |
| Murder | 17 |
| Common assault | 16 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 34 | 42 | -8 |
| Residential burglary | 29 | 23 | +6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 29 | 19 | +10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 24 | 23 | +1 |
| Rape | 21 | 20 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 17 | 23 | -6 |
| Murder | 17 | 15 | +2 |
| Common assault | 16 | 29 | -13 |
| Business burglary | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 15 | 7 | +8 |
| Attempted murder | 13 | 17 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 9 | 1 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 7 | 12 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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