Verulam Precinct
eThekwini|15 suburbs
How much crime was reported in the Verulam precinct?
The Verulam SAPS precinct recorded 6,264 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Very High volume for KwaZulu-Natal
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Verulam precinct area, and all 15 suburbs in it share them.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how Verulam compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in eThekwini → See how Durban suburbs rank →
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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.
Crime volume
Very High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
6,264
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 6.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 36.6%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in Verulam decreased 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-305) while Drug-related crime increased (+97).
All theft not mentioned elsewhere-305
Aggravated robbery-209
Drug-related crime+97
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+87
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 878 |
| Common assault | 699 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 690 |
| Aggravated robbery | 612 |
| Carjacking | 70 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 152 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 35 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| Commercial crime | 544 |
| Residential burglary | 422 |
| Malicious damage | 371 |
| Serious assault | 337 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 878 | 781 | +97 |
| Common assault | 699 | 632 | +67 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 690 | 995 | -305 |
| Aggravated robbery | 612 | 821 | -209 |
| Carjacking | 70 | 82 | -12 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 152 | 195 | -43 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 35 | 66 | -31 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Commercial crime | 544 | 532 | +12 |
| Residential burglary | 422 | 461 | -39 |
| Malicious damage | 371 | 394 | -23 |
| Serious assault | 337 | 344 | -7 |
| Attempted murder | 192 | 249 | -57 |
| Theft from vehicle | 192 | 183 | +9 |
| Vehicle theft | 180 | 210 | -30 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 156 | 69 | +87 |
| Rape | 155 | 121 | +34 |
| Common robbery | 138 | 200 | -62 |
| Kidnapping | 112 | 101 | +11 |
| Crimen injuria | 95 | 80 | +15 |
| Murder | 94 | 128 | -34 |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 127 | -40 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 85 | 62 | +23 |
| Business burglary | 76 | 93 | -17 |
| Culpable homicide | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 30 | 22 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 14 | +13 |
| Sexual assault | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Arson | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Public violence | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
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Common questions about crime in Verulam
The Verulam SAPS precinct recorded 6,264 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were Drug-related crime (878), Common assault (699), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (690). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The Verulam SAPS precinct recorded 6,264 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — down 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 94 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for KwaZulu-Natal precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.
The Verulam SAPS precinct reported 6,264 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is down 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the Verulam SAPS precinct has decreased 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 6,264 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the Verulam SAPS precinct is Drug-related crime.
The Verulam SAPS precinct covers: Canelands, Cornubia, Dawncrest, Grangetown, Gunjini, Mawothi, Mountview, Mzomuhle, Oaklands, Ottawa, Redcliffe, Upper Maotana, Valdin Heights, Verulam, Waterloo. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- 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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