Nondweni Precinct
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About this data
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Crime volume
Very Low
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
164
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 10.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 28.1%
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 (-11) while Commercial crime increased (+5).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 57 |
| Residential burglary | 14 |
| Aggravated robbery | 12 |
| Business burglary | 10 |
| Rape | 10 |
| Commercial crime | 9 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 9 |
| Malicious damage | 8 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 57 | 62 | -5 |
| Residential burglary | 14 | 17 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Rape | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Commercial crime | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 8 | 10 | -2 |
| Murder | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 4 | 15 | -11 |
| Common assault | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 11 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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