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Byrne Crime Statistics

Richmond-Kzn Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 558 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 12.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (130 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+38). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

558

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 12.7%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Richmond-Kzn precinct area (covering Byrne) dropped 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 4% below provincial median
Contact crime: 39% above provincial median
Property crime: 24% 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

10

↓ 71.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

359

↑ 0.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

97

↓ 17.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

102

↓ 16.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Richmond-Kzn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		130
Common assault		87
Malicious damage		63
Attempted murder		49
Residential burglary		41
Rape		40
Aggravated robbery		25
Business burglary		24
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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 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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