Richmond-Kzn Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Moderate
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
818
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 9.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 4.7%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-26) while Common assault increased (+39).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 162 |
| Common assault | 107 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 91 |
| Malicious damage | 83 |
| Residential burglary | 61 |
| Attempted murder | 57 |
| Rape | 56 |
| Stock-theft | 33 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 162 | 188 | -26 |
| Common assault | 107 | 68 | +39 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 91 | 88 | +3 |
| Malicious damage | 83 | 76 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 61 | 76 | -15 |
| Attempted murder | 57 | 46 | +11 |
| Rape | 56 | 72 | -16 |
| Stock-theft | 33 | 30 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 29 | 37 | -8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 29 | 44 | -15 |
| Commercial crime | 28 | 45 | -17 |
| Murder | 17 | 37 | -20 |
| Common robbery | 16 | 21 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 12 | -7 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Arson | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 12 | -9 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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