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Kwadukuza Precinct

Ilembe|13 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kwadukuza remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,447 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1099 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+127). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

6,447

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 5.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kwadukuza has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwadukuza precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,099
Common assault		806
Serious assault		765
Aggravated robbery		597
Residential burglary		547
Drug-related crime		508
Malicious damage		374
Commercial crime		343
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,0991,020+79
Common assault806839-33
Serious assault765753+12
Aggravated robbery597690-93
Residential burglary547650-103
Drug-related crime508381+127
Malicious damage374383-9
Commercial crime343358-15
Theft from vehicle179154+25
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs169157+12
Rape146147-1
Attempted murder116153-37
Murder102111-9
Shoplifting101139-38
Common robbery98111-13
Business burglary9789+8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition9291+1
Vehicle theft5846+12
Stock-theft4927+22
Crimen injuria4851-3
Sexual assault4844+4
Kidnapping3844-6
Culpable homicide3137-6
Arson912-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action76+1
Attempted sexual offences69-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children63+3
Public violence550
Contact sexual offences21+1
Abduction110
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Other precincts in Ilembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Glendale

174 crimes ↑ 7.4%

Newark

293 crimes ↓ 2%

Nsuze

549 crimes ↑ 11.1%

Nyoni

733 crimes ↑ 2.8%

Mandeni

748 crimes ↓ 5.9%

Maphumulo

840 crimes ↑ 2.3%
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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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