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Eston Crime Statistics

Mid Illovo Precinct |Umgungundlovu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Eston falls within the Mid Illovo police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Mid Illovo.
Eston is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Mid Illovo precinct area (covering Eston) increased 23.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 202 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (24 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+15). 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

202

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 23.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 4.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mid Illovo precinct area (covering Eston) increased 23.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, but total crime remains very low (202 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 77% below provincial median
Contact crime: 79% below provincial median
Property crime: 72% 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

10

↓ 16.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

75

↑ 8.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

49

↑ 25.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

78

↑ 41.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mid Illovo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		24
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		22
Residential burglary		22
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		16
Commercial crime		14
Stock-theft		13
Common assault		12
Rape		11
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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%

Harburg

202 crimes ↑ 27%

Dalton

215 crimes ↑ 25%

Bishopstowe

255 crimes ↑ 9.4%
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Other suburbs served by Mid Illovo 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 Eston.

Mid Illovo
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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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