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Kwamsane Precinct

Umkhanyakude|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kwamsane remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,886 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (315 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-46). 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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KwaMsaneKwaMsane Township

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,886

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 4.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kwamsane has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwamsane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		315
Common assault		217
Residential burglary		182
Aggravated robbery		164
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		129
Stock-theft		120
Rape		105
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		90
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault315361-46
Common assault217173+44
Residential burglary182172+10
Aggravated robbery164187-23
All theft not mentioned elsewhere129140-11
Stock-theft12087+33
Rape105116-11
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9071+19
Drug-related crime8781+6
Malicious damage7881-3
Business burglary6467-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6259+3
Attempted murder5768-11
Murder4041-1
Commercial crime2922+7
Theft from vehicle2724+3
Common robbery2530-5
Culpable homicide2428-4
Kidnapping1826-8
Sexual assault178+9
Crimen injuria1411+3
Arson119+2
Vehicle theft73+4
Shoplifting31+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Umkhanyakude

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ezibayeni

125 crimes ↑ 11.6%

Ndumo

269 crimes → 0.4%

Mkhuze

352 crimes ↑ 2%

Hlabisa

380 crimes ↓ 12.2%

Mbazwana

537 crimes ↑ 18.5%

Ingwavuma

668 crimes ↑ 11%
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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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