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Helpmekaar Crime Statistics

Umzinyathi|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Helpmekaar decreased 3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 98 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 31.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Stock-theft (45 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+6). 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

Very Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

98

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 3%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 31.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Helpmekaar dropped 3% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Helpmekaar precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Stock-theft
45
Serious assault
12
Residential burglary
9
Common assault
6
Business burglary
5
Malicious damage
4
Rape
4
Attempted murder
3
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Stock-theft45450
Serious assault12120
Residential burglary93+6
Common assault63+3
Business burglary51+4
Malicious damage46-2
Rape42+2
Attempted murder31+2
Murder34-1
Crimen injuria20+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition26-4
Common robbery10+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs16-5
Kidnapping110
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide04-4
Drug-related crime000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises000
Robbery at residential premises01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Aggravated robbery03-3
Sexual assault000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft000
Theft from vehicle02-2
Truck hijacking000
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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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