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Byrne Crime Statistics

Richmond-Kzn Precinct |Umgungundlovu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Byrne falls within the Richmond-Kzn police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Indaleni, Richmond.
Byrne is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Richmond-Kzn precinct area (covering Byrne) decreased 9.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 818 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (162 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+39). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Richmond-Kzn compares to other KwaZulu-Natal precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 4.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Richmond-Kzn precinct area (covering Byrne) dropped 9.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 5% below provincial median
Contact crime: 23% above provincial median
Property crime: 23% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

17

↓ 54.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

449

↓ 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

133

↓ 13.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

236

↓ 12.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Richmond-Kzn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

69 crimes ↓ 25%

Boston

129 crimes ↑ 7.5%

Cramond

171 crimes ↓ 25.3%

Mid Illovo

202 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Harburg

202 crimes ↑ 27%

Dalton

215 crimes ↑ 25%
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Other suburbs served by Richmond-Kzn police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Byrne.

IndaleniRichmond
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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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