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Umzinto Precinct

Ugu|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Umzinto remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,432 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (255 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+24). 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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Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,432

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 17.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Umzinto has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Umzinto precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		255
Common assault		188
Serious assault		160
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		158
Residential burglary		88
Malicious damage		72
Commercial crime		65
Aggravated robbery		61
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime255231+24
Common assault188165+23
Serious assault160154+6
All theft not mentioned elsewhere158180-22
Residential burglary88104-16
Malicious damage7296-24
Commercial crime6564+1
Aggravated robbery6163-2
Rape5841+17
Attempted murder5750+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4744+3
Business burglary3856-18
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3520+15
Theft from vehicle3125+6
Murder2829-1
Crimen injuria2016+4
Shoplifting1711+6
Common robbery1625-9
Kidnapping914-5
Sexual assault87+1
Vehicle theft86+2
Culpable homicide510-5
Stock-theft310-7
Arson23-1
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action05-5
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Other precincts in Ugu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mehlomnyama

290 crimes ↓ 3%

Dududu

316 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Sawoti

324 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Msinsini

330 crimes ↓ 4.1%

Paddock

490 crimes ↓ 6.1%

St Faiths

492 crimes ↓ 10.5%
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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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