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Imbali Unit 1 Crime Statistics

Plessislaer Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Imbali Unit 1 falls within the Plessislaer police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dambuza, Edendale, Esigodini, Georgetown, Imbali and 3 more.
Imbali Unit 1 is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Plessislaer precinct area (covering Imbali Unit 1) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 5,213 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (974 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+90). 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

5,213

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.8%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 1.7%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Plessislaer precinct area (covering Imbali Unit 1) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 793% above provincial median
Contact crime: 914% above provincial median
Property crime: 583% 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

76

↓ 32.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,621

↑ 0.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

867

↑ 1.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,725

↑ 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Plessislaer precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		974
Drug-related crime		793
Common assault		789
Residential burglary		604
Malicious damage		393
Aggravated robbery		375
Rape		183
Robbery at residential premises		114
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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 Plessislaer police station

9 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Imbali Unit 1.

DambuzaEdendaleEsigodiniGeorgetownImbaliImbali Unit 2PlessislaerSlangspruit
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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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