Ematsheni 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
421
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 9.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-24) while Common assault increased (+11).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 78 |
| Serious assault | 64 |
| Residential burglary | 39 |
| Common assault | 37 |
| Aggravated robbery | 32 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 27 |
| Rape | 26 |
| Malicious damage | 23 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 78 | 102 | -24 |
| Serious assault | 64 | 83 | -19 |
| Residential burglary | 39 | 54 | -15 |
| Common assault | 37 | 26 | +11 |
| Aggravated robbery | 32 | 40 | -8 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 27 | 26 | +1 |
| Rape | 26 | 22 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 23 | 19 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 16 | 7 | +9 |
| Business burglary | 13 | 23 | -10 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| Commercial crime | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Murder | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 9 | -7 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 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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