Mtubatuba 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
High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
1,075
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.8%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 2.1%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Robbery at residential premises dropped significantly (-21) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+46).
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 |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 123 |
| Drug-related crime | 117 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 110 |
| Aggravated robbery | 105 |
| Serious assault | 104 |
| Residential burglary | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 69 |
| Malicious damage | 51 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 123 | 114 | +9 |
| Drug-related crime | 117 | 93 | +24 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 110 | 64 | +46 |
| Aggravated robbery | 105 | 107 | -2 |
| Serious assault | 104 | 122 | -18 |
| Residential burglary | 94 | 62 | +32 |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 86 | -17 |
| Malicious damage | 51 | 49 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 48 | 51 | -3 |
| Rape | 37 | 30 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 30 | 38 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 26 | 38 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 24 | 40 | -16 |
| Murder | 21 | 20 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 20 | 41 | -21 |
| Attempted murder | 19 | 17 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 10 | 20 | -10 |
| Carjacking | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 10 | -7 |
| Arson | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 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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