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Hibberdene Precinct

Ugu|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hibberdene decreased 8.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,590 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (232 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-41). 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.

HibberdeneIfafa BeachMtwalumeSunwich PortUmzumbe

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,590

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Hibberdene decreased 8.4% 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 Hibberdene precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		232
Serious assault		177
Common assault		160
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		159
Aggravated robbery		159
Commercial crime		108
Drug-related crime		103
Malicious damage		79
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Residential burglary232264-32
Serious assault177211-34
Common assault160185-25
All theft not mentioned elsewhere159187-28
Aggravated robbery159200-41
Commercial crime10895+13
Drug-related crime10390+13
Malicious damage7999-20
Rape7071-1
Business burglary4549-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4029+11
Murder4036+4
Attempted murder3628+8
Theft from vehicle3437-3
Common robbery3046-16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2510+15
Culpable homicide2423+1
Kidnapping1911+8
Stock-theft1812+6
Vehicle theft1017-7
Sexual assault67-1
Shoplifting67-1
Crimen injuria37-4
Arson23-1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Attempted sexual offences19-8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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