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Verulam Precinct

eThekwini|9 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Verulam decreased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,928 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 31.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (662 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-159). 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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,928

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 31.9%

above 2018-2019

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Crime in Verulam decreased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Verulam precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		662
Common assault		486
Aggravated robbery		474
Residential burglary		299
Malicious damage		270
Serious assault		252
Theft from vehicle		161
Attempted murder		149
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime662594+68
Common assault486476+10
Aggravated robbery474633-159
Residential burglary299337-38
Malicious damage270304-34
Serious assault252275-23
Theft from vehicle161149+12
Attempted murder149192-43
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs14753+94
Robbery at residential premises116147-31
Rape11496+18
Vehicle theft111156-45
Common robbery109150-41
Kidnapping8677+9
Murder6899-31
Shoplifting6598-33
Carjacking5970-11
Crimen injuria5955+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5948+11
Business burglary5674-18
Culpable homicide3126+5
Robbery at non-residential premises3153-22
Stock-theft2211+11
Sexual assault1816+2
Attempted sexual offences75+2
Arson68-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children51+4
Public violence40+4
Contact sexual offences10+1
Truck hijacking10+1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Robbery of cash in transit02-2
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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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