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Greytown CBD Crime Statistics

Greytown Precinct |Umzinyathi
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Greytown CBD falls within the Greytown police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Greytown.
Greytown CBD is a suburb in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Greytown precinct area (covering Greytown CBD) increased 2.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 902 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (188 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest increase (+33). 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

902

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 2.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 8.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Greytown precinct area (covering Greytown CBD) rose 2.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 54% above provincial median
Contact crime: 54% above provincial median
Property crime: 3% below 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

27

↑ 28.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

397

↑ 7.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

123

↓ 15.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

382

↑ 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Greytown precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		188
Common assault		149
Serious assault		123
Malicious damage		78
Residential burglary		60
Aggravated robbery		33
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		31
Business burglary		30
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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 Greytown police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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