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Bulwer Road Crime Statistics

Boston Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bulwer Road falls within the Boston police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Boston.
Bulwer Road is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Boston precinct area (covering Bulwer Road) increased 3.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 92 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 30.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (22 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-7). 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

Reported crimes

92

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 30.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Boston precinct area (covering Bulwer Road) rose 3.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 84% below provincial median
Contact crime: 86% below provincial median
Property crime: 78% below provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

1

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

35

↓ 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

28

↓ 30% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

29

↑ 123.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Boston precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft		22
Serious assault		17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		8
Aggravated robbery		8
Residential burglary		6
Culpable homicide		6
Common assault		5
Malicious damage		5
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

43 crimes ↓ 32.1%

Cramond

98 crimes ↓ 31.4%

Mid Illovo

129 crimes ↑ 17%

Harburg

131 crimes ↑ 28.7%

Nottingham Road

134 crimes ↑ 18.5%

Dalton

158 crimes ↑ 39.7%
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Other suburbs served by Boston police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Bulwer Road.

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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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