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Lower Mount Michael Crime Statistics

Prestbury Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Lower Mount Michael falls within the Prestbury police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Blackridge, Boughton, Lester Park, Napierville, Prestbury and 1 more.
Lower Mount Michael is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Prestbury precinct area (covering Lower Mount Michael) increased 58.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 339 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 10% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (73 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+40). 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

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

339

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 58.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 10%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Prestbury precinct area (covering Lower Mount Michael) increased 58.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (339 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 42% below provincial median
Contact crime: 43% below provincial median
Property crime: 11% below 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

2

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

148

↑ 92.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

113

↑ 4.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

78

↑ 169% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Prestbury precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		73
Common assault		66
Serious assault		38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		31
Theft from vehicle		23
Aggravated robbery		17
Malicious damage		16
Rape		11
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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 Prestbury police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Lower Mount Michael.

BlackridgeBoughtonLester ParkNapiervillePrestburySignal Hill
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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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