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Mahlabathini Crime Statistics

Zululand|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mahlabathini decreased 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 510 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (104 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-29). 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

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

510

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 9.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mahlabathini dropped 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mahlabathini precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		104
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		61
Drug-related crime		55
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		44
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		32
Malicious damage		29
Rape		29
Common assault		22
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault104133-29
All theft not mentioned elsewhere6157+4
Drug-related crime5543+12
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4455-11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3238-6
Malicious damage2924+5
Rape2917+12
Common assault2224-2
Business burglary1915+4
Stock-theft1929-10
Residential burglary1825-7
Murder1825-7
Commercial crime1217-5
Aggravated robbery1215-3
Attempted murder716-9
Kidnapping72+5
Sexual assault76+1
Culpable homicide67-1
Common robbery45-1
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Public violence110
Vehicle theft12-1
Theft from vehicle12-1
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Contact sexual offences01-1
Crimen injuria01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpungamhlophe

147 crimes → 0.7%

Magudu

149 crimes ↓ 3.9%

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197 crimes → 0.5%

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198 crimes ↓ 12.8%

Ceza

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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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