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Canelands Crime Statistics

Verulam Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Canelands falls within the Verulam police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Cornubia, Mawothi, Mountview, Oaklands, Ottawa and 3 more.
Canelands is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Verulam precinct area (covering Canelands) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 31.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Verulam precinct area (covering Canelands) decreased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 573% above provincial median
Contact crime: 546% above provincial median
Property crime: 411% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

68

↓ 31.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,670

↓ 13.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

649

↓ 10.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,609

↑ 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

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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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

277 crimes → 1.4%

Hammarsdale

318 crimes ↑ 27.7%

Inchanga

488 crimes ↑ 6.4%

Malvern

533 crimes ↓ 6%

Umbumbulu

574 crimes → 1%

Westville

721 crimes ↓ 13.7%
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Other suburbs served by Verulam police station

9 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Canelands.

CornubiaMawothiMountviewOaklandsOttawaRedcliffeVerulamWaterloo
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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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