Mbazwana Crime Statistics
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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
362
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 15%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 4.5%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-10) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+51).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 106 |
| Serious assault | 47 |
| Residential burglary | 26 |
| Rape | 25 |
| Business burglary | 22 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 |
| Drug-related crime | 16 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 106 | 55 | +51 |
| Serious assault | 47 | 53 | -6 |
| Residential burglary | 26 | 19 | +7 |
| Rape | 25 | 20 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 25 | -5 |
| Drug-related crime | 16 | 10 | +6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 | 13 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Common assault | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Malicious damage | 9 | 19 | -10 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 17 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 6 | 13 | -7 |
| Murder | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Arson | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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