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Nodweni Crime Statistics

Nondweni Precinct |Umzinyathi
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Nodweni falls within the Nondweni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Nodweni is a suburb in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Nondweni precinct area (covering Nodweni) decreased 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 164 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (57 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-11). 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

164

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 28.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Nondweni precinct area (covering Nodweni) dropped 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 81% below provincial median
Contact crime: 74% below provincial median
Property crime: 84% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

6

↑ 200% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

95

↑ 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

27

↓ 34.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

42

↓ 17.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Nondweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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145 crimes ↓ 2%

Wasbank

153 crimes ↓ 5.6%

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Muden

203 crimes ↑ 9.7%

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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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