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Mtubatuba Precinct

Umkhanyakude|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mtubatuba remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,670 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 0.5% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (236 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+119). 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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MtubatubaSt Lucia

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,670

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.4%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 0.5%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mtubatuba precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		236
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		196
Common assault		160
Drug-related crime		147
Serious assault		140
Aggravated robbery		124
Residential burglary		110
Shoplifting		88
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere236253-17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs19677+119
Common assault160157+3
Drug-related crime147119+28
Serious assault140164-24
Aggravated robbery124138-14
Residential burglary11082+28
Shoplifting88119-31
Commercial crime7593-18
Malicious damage6668-2
Business burglary5972-13
Rape4753-6
Theft from vehicle3646-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3545-10
Common robbery3249-17
Murder2628-2
Attempted murder2220+2
Kidnapping2015+5
Culpable homicide1512+3
Stock-theft1322-9
Vehicle theft67-1
Crimen injuria58-3
Sexual assault511-6
Arson24-2
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Abduction110
Contact sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Public violence000
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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