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Bulwer Road Crime Statistics

Boston Precinct |Umgungundlovu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 7.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 129 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (26 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+11). 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

129

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 7.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 26.5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Boston precinct area (covering Bulwer Road) rose 7.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 85% below provincial median
Contact crime: 87% below provincial median
Property crime: 80% 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

1

↓ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

47

↑ 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

35

↓ 35.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

47

↑ 123.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Boston precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft		26
Serious assault		24
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		19
Culpable homicide		9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		9
Residential burglary		8
Aggravated robbery		8
Common assault		6
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

69 crimes ↓ 25%

Cramond

171 crimes ↓ 25.3%

Mid Illovo

202 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Harburg

202 crimes ↑ 27%

Dalton

215 crimes ↑ 25%

Bishopstowe

255 crimes ↑ 9.4%
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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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