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Talana Crime Statistics

Dundee Precinct |Umzinyathi
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Talana falls within the Dundee police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Craigside, Dundee, Dundee CBD, Excelsior, Peacevale.
Talana is a suburb in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Dundee precinct area (covering Talana) decreased 9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,182 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (294 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-48). 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

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,182

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 13.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Dundee precinct area (covering Talana) decreased 9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 102% above provincial median
Contact crime: 88% above provincial median
Property crime: 108% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

18

↑ 80% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

485

↓ 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

264

↓ 16.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

433

↓ 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dundee precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		294
Drug-related crime		197
Residential burglary		126
Malicious damage		81
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		54
Stock-theft		54
Common assault		53
Rape		43
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Other precincts in Umzinyathi

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Wasbank

95 crimes → 1.6%

Helpmekaar

98 crimes ↓ 3%

Ematimatolo

109 crimes ↓ 33.8%

Nondweni

114 crimes ↓ 15.6%

Muden

160 crimes ↑ 23.8%

Nhlanhleni

291 crimes ↓ 2.3%
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Other suburbs served by Dundee police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Talana.

CraigsideDundeeDundee CBDExcelsiorPeacevale
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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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