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Verulam Precinct

eThekwini|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Verulam decreased 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,264 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 36.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (878 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-305). 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

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

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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.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Verulam precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		878
Common assault		699
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		690
Aggravated robbery		612
Commercial crime		544
Residential burglary		422
Malicious damage		371
Serious assault		337
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime878781+97
Common assault699632+67
All theft not mentioned elsewhere690995-305
Aggravated robbery612821-209
Commercial crime544532+12
Residential burglary422461-39
Malicious damage371394-23
Serious assault337344-7
Attempted murder192249-57
Theft from vehicle192183+9
Vehicle theft180210-30
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15669+87
Rape155121+34
Common robbery138200-62
Kidnapping112101+11
Crimen injuria9580+15
Murder94128-34
Shoplifting87127-40
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition8562+23
Business burglary7693-17
Culpable homicide36360
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action3022+8
Stock-theft2714+13
Sexual assault2219+3
Attempted sexual offences115+6
Arson10100
Neglect and ill-treatment of children63+3
Public violence40+4
Contact sexual offences21+1
Abduction10+1
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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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