Muden Crime Statistics
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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
203
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 9.7%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.5%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-16) while Stock-theft increased (+26).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 36 |
| Serious assault | 35 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 15 |
| Aggravated robbery | 15 |
| Rape | 12 |
| Business burglary | 11 |
| Malicious damage | 10 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 36 | 10 | +26 |
| Serious assault | 35 | 26 | +9 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 16 | +3 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 15 | 23 | -8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 15 | 17 | -2 |
| Rape | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| Malicious damage | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Murder | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Residential burglary | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Common assault | 5 | 21 | -16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Commercial crime | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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