Umzinto Precinct
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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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Crime volume
High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
892
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 13.4%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-22) while Rape increased (+16).
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 |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 189 |
| Common assault | 134 |
| Serious assault | 105 |
| Residential burglary | 63 |
| Malicious damage | 52 |
| Rape | 48 |
| Attempted murder | 44 |
| Aggravated robbery | 41 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 189 | 191 | -2 |
| Common assault | 134 | 130 | +4 |
| Serious assault | 105 | 113 | -8 |
| Residential burglary | 63 | 77 | -14 |
| Malicious damage | 52 | 74 | -22 |
| Rape | 48 | 32 | +16 |
| Attempted murder | 44 | 38 | +6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 41 | 55 | -14 |
| Business burglary | 30 | 45 | -15 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 30 | 36 | -6 |
| Murder | 28 | 22 | +6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 17 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 17 | 21 | -4 |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 5 | +10 |
| Crimen injuria | 14 | 11 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 19 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 10 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 10 | -9 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| 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 |
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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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