Melmoth Crime Statistics
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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
848
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 13.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 13.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-36) while Murder increased (+17).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 219 |
| Aggravated robbery | 65 |
| Common assault | 62 |
| Malicious damage | 60 |
| Residential burglary | 56 |
| Rape | 46 |
| Murder | 41 |
| Attempted murder | 35 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 219 | 255 | -36 |
| Aggravated robbery | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Common assault | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 60 | 58 | +2 |
| Residential burglary | 56 | 61 | -5 |
| Rape | 46 | 59 | -13 |
| Murder | 41 | 24 | +17 |
| Attempted murder | 35 | 58 | -23 |
| Theft from vehicle | 32 | 33 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 16 | +12 |
| Business burglary | 26 | 58 | -32 |
| Common robbery | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 24 | 27 | -3 |
| Stock-theft | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 30 | -15 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 | 44 | -29 |
| Kidnapping | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Drug-related crime | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 4 | 10 | -6 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Arson | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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