KwaZulu-Natal Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
Total Crimes
300,959
All Crime Rate
2,614 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,022 / 100k
Population
11,513,575
Precincts
187
Is KwaZulu-Natal Safe?
KwaZulu-Natal recorded an overall crime rate of 2,614 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 14.8% below the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in KwaZulu-Natal is 1,022 per 100,000 — 7.3% below the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 187 police precincts in KwaZulu-Natal, 92 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 66 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous year.
Cities in KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Uthukela (Ladysmith)
Durban (eThekwini)
Zululand
Harry Gwala
Amajuba (Newcastle)
Ugu (South Coast)
Umzinyathi
King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)
Umkhanyakude
iLembe (Ballito)
KZN Ports of Entry (Air)
KZN Ports of Entry (Sea)
KwaZulu-Natal Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in KwaZulu-Natal (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maydon Wharf | KZN Ports of Entry (Sea) | 1 | 279 | 37,200,000 | F (1) |
| King Shaka International Airport | KZN Ports of Entry (Air) | 1 | 128 | 17,100,000 | F (1) |
| Plessislaer | Pietermaritzburg | 49,429 | 5,825 | 15,713 | F (1) |
| Ladysmith | Uthukela (Ladysmith) | 49,318 | 4,605 | 12,450 | F (2) |
| Mountain Rise | Pietermaritzburg | 49,429 | 4,446 | 11,993 | F (3) |
| Pietermaritzburg | Pietermaritzburg | 49,429 | 4,096 | 11,048 | F (3) |
| Margate | Ugu (South Coast) | 45,494 | 3,652 | 10,703 | F (4) |
| Durban Central | Durban (eThekwini) | 100,950 | 7,507 | 9,915 | F (5) |
| Port Shepstone | Ugu (South Coast) | 45,494 | 3,184 | 9,331 | F (6) |
| Newcastle | Amajuba (Newcastle) | 62,492 | 4,063 | 8,668 | F (7) |
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