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Sundumbili Precinct

Ilembe|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sundumbili decreased 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,640 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 13.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (330 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+34). 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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IsithebeSundumbili

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,640

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 13.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sundumbili decreased 3.1% 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 Sundumbili precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		330
Residential burglary		179
Common assault		178
Drug-related crime		141
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		132
Aggravated robbery		99
Malicious damage		96
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		76
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault330296+34
Residential burglary179190-11
Common assault178189-11
Drug-related crime141155-14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere132152-20
Aggravated robbery99106-7
Malicious damage9689+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7652+24
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5649+7
Attempted murder5246+6
Rape4674-28
Murder4344-1
Stock-theft3761-24
Business burglary34340
Commercial crime2719+8
Theft from vehicle2421+3
Shoplifting2221+1
Common robbery1922-3
Kidnapping1521-6
Sexual assault1016-6
Arson880
Crimen injuria412-8
Vehicle theft35-2
Attempted sexual offences24-2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Culpable homicide24-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Public violence110
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action02-2
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Glendale

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Newark

293 crimes ↓ 2%

Nsuze

549 crimes ↑ 11.1%

Nyoni

733 crimes ↑ 2.8%

Mandeni

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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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