Greytown 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
1,582
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 5.7%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 9%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-74) while Malicious damage increased (+37).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 239 |
| Common assault | 195 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 171 |
| Serious assault | 156 |
| Commercial crime | 142 |
| Malicious damage | 102 |
| Residential burglary | 87 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 81 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 239 | 245 | -6 |
| Common assault | 195 | 183 | +12 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 171 | 245 | -74 |
| Serious assault | 156 | 141 | +15 |
| Commercial crime | 142 | 126 | +16 |
| Malicious damage | 102 | 65 | +37 |
| Residential burglary | 87 | 93 | -6 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 81 | 130 | -49 |
| Aggravated robbery | 49 | 60 | -11 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 41 | 40 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 39 | 31 | +8 |
| Murder | 39 | 31 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 36 | 37 | -1 |
| Rape | 33 | 24 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 29 | 41 | -12 |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 31 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 26 | 38 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 25 | 37 | -12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 20 | 26 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 16 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 12 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 10 | 16 | -6 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 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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