Ilembe Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 10 precincts in Ilembe
District Overview
The big picture for Ilembe
Ilembe has 10 police precincts reporting a combined 3,598 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 3 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
3.6k
Total crimes
7
Improving
3
Worsening
0
Stable
District total change
-0.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 10 precincts in Ilembe.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Ilembe are moving the most?
Of 10 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 3 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Maphumulo | -14.4% | improved |
| Kwadukuza | -5.2% | improved |
| Mandeni | +0.9% | stable |
| Nsuze | +3.4% | worsened |
| Sundumbili | +13.7% | worsened |
| Ndwedwe | +16.3% | worsened |
| Newark | +18.6% | worsened |
| Glendale | +22.5% | worsened |
| Nyoni | +23.8% | worsened |
| Umhlali | +32.9% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 10 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Ilembe ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 10 precincts in Ilembe, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →