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Northern Park Crime Statistics

Mountain Rise Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Northern Park falls within the Mountain Rise police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Lincoln Meade, Mountain Rise, Northdale, Raisethorpe, Woodlands.
Northern Park is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Mountain Rise precinct area (covering Northern Park) decreased 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,572 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (554 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-113). 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 High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,572

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mountain Rise precinct area (covering Northern Park) decreased 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 512% above provincial median
Contact crime: 526% above provincial median
Property crime: 406% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

38

↓ 40.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,619

↓ 12% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

643

↓ 8.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,310

↓ 1.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mountain Rise precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		554
Drug-related crime		533
Common assault		421
Residential burglary		412
Aggravated robbery		227
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		209
Malicious damage		205
Theft from vehicle		166
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

43 crimes ↓ 32.1%

Boston

92 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Cramond

98 crimes ↓ 31.4%

Mid Illovo

129 crimes ↑ 17%

Harburg

131 crimes ↑ 28.7%

Nottingham Road

134 crimes ↑ 18.5%
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Other suburbs served by Mountain Rise police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Northern Park.

Lincoln MeadeMountain RiseNorthdaleRaisethorpeWoodlands
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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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