Howick Precinct
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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
1,500
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 3.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 7.4%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-34) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+36).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 257 |
| Commercial crime | 253 |
| Residential burglary | 132 |
| Drug-related crime | 130 |
| Serious assault | 112 |
| Common assault | 106 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 |
| Malicious damage | 56 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 257 | 291 | -34 |
| Commercial crime | 253 | 236 | +17 |
| Residential burglary | 132 | 129 | +3 |
| Drug-related crime | 130 | 115 | +15 |
| Serious assault | 112 | 110 | +2 |
| Common assault | 106 | 103 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 | 35 | +36 |
| Malicious damage | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 49 | 47 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 48 | 38 | +10 |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 42 | +4 |
| Rape | 40 | 31 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 24 | 34 | -10 |
| Attempted murder | 19 | 14 | +5 |
| Stock-theft | 19 | 34 | -15 |
| Culpable homicide | 18 | 10 | +8 |
| Vehicle theft | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Murder | 11 | 20 | -9 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 10 | 5 | +5 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 14 | -5 |
| Kidnapping | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Arson | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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