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Westville North Crime Statistics

Westville Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Westville North falls within the Westville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Atholl Heights, Berea West, Chiltern Hills, Dawncliffe, Reservoir Hills (part) and 3 more.
Westville North is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Westville precinct area (covering Westville North) decreased 13.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 721 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 39.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (117 cases). Shoplifting saw the biggest decrease (-38). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

721

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 13.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 39.9%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Westville precinct area (covering Westville North) dropped 13.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 23% above provincial median
Contact crime: 34% below provincial median
Property crime: 157% 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

2

↑ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

171

↓ 14.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

327

↓ 8.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

223

↓ 19.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Westville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		117
Theft from vehicle		110
Shoplifting		103
Vehicle theft		84
Common assault		69
Aggravated robbery		38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		24
Malicious damage		24
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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%

Lamontville

740 crimes ↑ 12%
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Other suburbs served by Westville 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 Westville North.

Atholl HeightsBerea WestChiltern HillsDawncliffeReservoir Hills (part)RooikoppiesWestvilleWestville Central
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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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