Mooi River 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
Moderate
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
464
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 6.5%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-15) while Business burglary increased (+13).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 104 |
| Business burglary | 38 |
| Residential burglary | 38 |
| Malicious damage | 38 |
| Drug-related crime | 32 |
| Common assault | 31 |
| Stock-theft | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 104 | 114 | -10 |
| Business burglary | 38 | 25 | +13 |
| Residential burglary | 38 | 39 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 45 | -7 |
| Drug-related crime | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Common assault | 31 | 46 | -15 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 39 | -12 |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 24 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| Rape | 16 | 31 | -15 |
| Theft from vehicle | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 3 | +10 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 9 | 6 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Murder | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 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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