Besters 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
Low
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
486
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 4.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 16.4%
below 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 (-59) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+25).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 106 |
| Serious assault | 68 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 48 |
| Malicious damage | 39 |
| Crimen injuria | 36 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 32 |
| Residential burglary | 23 |
| Stock-theft | 23 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 106 | 92 | +14 |
| Serious assault | 68 | 66 | +2 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 48 | 107 | -59 |
| Malicious damage | 39 | 33 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 36 | 17 | +19 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 32 | 7 | +25 |
| Residential burglary | 23 | 38 | -15 |
| Stock-theft | 23 | 29 | -6 |
| Rape | 22 | 12 | +10 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 19 | 0 | +19 |
| Theft from vehicle | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 11 | 14 | -3 |
| Commercial crime | 10 | 16 | -6 |
| Common robbery | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 9 | 20 | -11 |
| Murder | 4 | 11 | -7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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