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Camperdown Precinct

Umgungundlovu|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Camperdown increased 8.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 648 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (141 cases). Rape saw the biggest increase (+22). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

648

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 8.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 10.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Camperdown rose 8.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Camperdown precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
141
Commercial crime
65
Serious assault
62
Residential burglary
55
Common assault
49
Theft from vehicle
41
Aggravated robbery
38
Rape
35
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere141128+13
Commercial crime6577-12
Serious assault6248+14
Residential burglary5557-2
Common assault4944+5
Theft from vehicle4143-2
Aggravated robbery3848-10
Rape3513+22
Malicious damage3318+15
Drug-related crime2123-2
Murder179+8
Business burglary1619-3
Common robbery138+5
Culpable homicide1317-4
Attempted murder116+5
Stock-theft911-2
Vehicle theft78-1
Sexual assault63+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs46-2
Shoplifting43+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition32+1
Kidnapping24-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action220
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Crimen injuria000
Public violence000
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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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