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Sheffield Beach Crime Statistics

Umhlali Precinct |Ilembe
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Sheffield Beach falls within the Umhlali police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Salt Rock, Shakaskraal, Umhlali.
Sheffield Beach is a suburb in Ilembe, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Umhlali precinct area (covering Sheffield Beach) increased 5.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,539 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 21.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (223 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest decrease (-54). 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

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,539

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 5.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 21.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Umhlali precinct area (covering Sheffield Beach) rose 5.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 164% above provincial median
Contact crime: 190% above provincial median
Property crime: 140% 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

52

↑ 23.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

750

↑ 10.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

305

↑ 8.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

484

↓ 3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Umhlali precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		223
Common assault		194
Residential burglary		170
Aggravated robbery		154
Drug-related crime		131
Malicious damage		113
Murder		52
Rape		52
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Other precincts in Ilembe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Glendale

150 crimes ↑ 25%

Newark

214 crimes → 1.4%

Nsuze

386 crimes ↑ 9.3%

Mandeni

415 crimes ↓ 18.8%

Nyoni

511 crimes ↓ 12.1%

Maphumulo

622 crimes ↑ 4.3%
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Other suburbs served by Umhlali police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Sheffield Beach.

Salt RockShakaskraalUmhlali
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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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