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Prestbury Precinct

Umgungundlovu|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Prestbury increased 27.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 697 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (177 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+66). 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.

BlackridgeBoughtonLester ParkLower Mount MichaelNapiervillePrestburySignal Hill

Crime volume

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

697

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 27.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Prestbury rose 27.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Prestbury precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		177
Residential burglary		104
Common assault		87
Commercial crime		74
Serious assault		54
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		34
Aggravated robbery		28
Theft from vehicle		23
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere177111+66
Residential burglary104160-56
Common assault8749+38
Commercial crime7462+12
Serious assault5422+32
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs342+32
Aggravated robbery2836-8
Theft from vehicle2321+2
Malicious damage2012+8
Common robbery17170
Rape1610+6
Crimen injuria124+8
Business burglary117+4
Drug-related crime119+2
Vehicle theft87+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition51+4
Attempted murder42+2
Culpable homicide24-2
Kidnapping21+1
Murder220
Sexual assault20+2
Arson10+1
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Shoplifting110
Stock-theft14-3
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
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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