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Dundee Precinct

Umzinyathi|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Dundee decreased 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,974 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (366 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-66). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

CraigsideDundeeDundee CBDExcelsiorPeacevaleTalana

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,974

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Dundee decreased 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dundee precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		366
Drug-related crime		267
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		265
Commercial crime		186
Residential burglary		175
Malicious damage		103
Common assault		73
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		68
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault366432-66
Drug-related crime267256+11
All theft not mentioned elsewhere265270-5
Commercial crime186144+42
Residential burglary175230-55
Malicious damage103110-7
Common assault7388-15
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6821+47
Stock-theft5875-17
Theft from vehicle5751+6
Rape5443+11
Business burglary5352+1
Aggravated robbery5173-22
Shoplifting4988-39
Common robbery2839-11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2531-6
Murder2115+6
Crimen injuria1612+4
Attempted murder1518-3
Vehicle theft1015-5
Culpable homicide95+4
Kidnapping78-1
Sexual assault69-3
Arson440
Attempted sexual offences440
Contact sexual offences21+1
Abduction110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in Umzinyathi

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Helpmekaar

145 crimes ↓ 2%

Wasbank

153 crimes ↓ 5.6%

Ematimatolo

164 crimes ↓ 24.1%

Nondweni

164 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Muden

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Nhlanhleni

384 crimes ↓ 3.5%
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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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