Durban (eThekwini) Crime Statistics
Durban (eThekwini), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
94,142
5.2%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,220
Population
4,239,900
Precincts
42
Is Durban (eThekwini) Safe?
Durban (eThekwini) recorded a crime rate of 2,220 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 15.1% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 42 police precincts in Durban (eThekwini), 8 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 24 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 5.2% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Durban (eThekwini)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban Central | 100,950 | 7,507 | 9,915 | F (5) |
| Chatsworth | 100,950 | 6,022 | 7,953 | F (9) |
| Phoenix | 100,950 | 5,997 | 7,921 | F (9) |
| Inanda | 100,950 | 5,555 | 7,337 | F (11) |
| Pinetown | 100,950 | 4,954 | 6,543 | F (13) |
| Verulam | 100,950 | 4,660 | 6,155 | F (15) |
| Umlazi | 100,950 | 4,469 | 5,903 | F (16) |
| Ntuzuma | 100,950 | 2,950 | 3,896 | F (26) |
| Durban North | 100,950 | 2,881 | 3,805 | F (28) |
| Kwamashu E | 100,950 | 2,687 | 3,549 | F (31) |
Durban (eThekwini) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Durban (eThekwini) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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