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Plessislaer Precinct

Umgungundlovu|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Plessislaer increased 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,804 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (1304 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+146). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DambuzaEdendaleEsigodiniGeorgetownImbaliImbali Unit 1Imbali Unit 2PlessislaerSlangspruit

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

7,804

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.5%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Plessislaer rose 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Plessislaer precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		1,304
Drug-related crime		1,129
Common assault		1,027
Residential burglary		856
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		752
Malicious damage		500
Aggravated robbery		481
Commercial crime		277
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault1,3041,158+146
Drug-related crime1,1291,017+112
Common assault1,027992+35
Residential burglary856787+69
All theft not mentioned elsewhere752773-21
Malicious damage500509-9
Aggravated robbery481521-40
Commercial crime277254+23
Rape240212+28
Common robbery159187-28
Attempted murder130109+21
Theft from vehicle129122+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11526+89
Business burglary113107+6
Murder99129-30
Shoplifting92109-17
Stock-theft77100-23
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6892-24
Crimen injuria6680-14
Kidnapping6682-16
Culpable homicide3736+1
Vehicle theft3536-1
Sexual assault2536-11
Attempted sexual offences126+6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children713-6
Arson58-3
Contact sexual offences220
Public violence14-3
Abduction02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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