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Masons Mill Crime Statistics

Bishopstowe Precinct |Umgungundlovu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Masons Mill falls within the Bishopstowe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ashburton, Bishopstowe.
Masons Mill is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Bishopstowe precinct area (covering Masons Mill) increased 9.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 255 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+16). 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

Very Low

in KwaZulu-Natal · Low nationally

Reported crimes

255

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 6.3%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bishopstowe precinct area (covering Masons Mill) rose 9.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 70% below provincial median
Contact crime: 68% below provincial median
Property crime: 69% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

7

↓ 41.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

115

↑ 3.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

54

↓ 14.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

86

↑ 45.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bishopstowe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		35
Serious assault		33
Common assault		32
Residential burglary		31
Rape		27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		17
Malicious damage		13
Business burglary		8
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

69 crimes ↓ 25%

Boston

129 crimes ↑ 7.5%

Cramond

171 crimes ↓ 25.3%

Mid Illovo

202 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Harburg

202 crimes ↑ 27%

Dalton

215 crimes ↑ 25%
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Other suburbs served by Bishopstowe police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Masons Mill.

AshburtonBishopstowe
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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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