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Wentworth Precinct

eThekwini|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Wentworth decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,007 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (397 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+79). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

ClairwoodJacobsMerebankMerewentTreasure BeachWentworth

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,007

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Wentworth decreased 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Wentworth precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		397
Drug-related crime		293
Common assault		242
Malicious damage		152
Commercial crime		148
Residential burglary		133
Aggravated robbery		106
Theft from vehicle		78
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere397465-68
Drug-related crime293214+79
Common assault242287-45
Malicious damage152151+1
Commercial crime148118+30
Residential burglary133123+10
Aggravated robbery106165-59
Theft from vehicle7889-11
Serious assault7780-3
Vehicle theft74102-28
Attempted murder6073-13
Common robbery5183-32
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4123+18
Business burglary3424+10
Shoplifting2631-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1832-14
Murder1820-2
Rape14140
Crimen injuria1314-1
Culpable homicide818-10
Kidnapping770
Attempted sexual offences42+2
Sexual assault47-3
Arson31+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Public violence10+1
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences02-2
Stock-theft000
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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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