Amanzimtoti Crime Statistics

Amanzimtoti, Durban (eThekwini), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,839

-11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,429

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Amanzimtoti (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	485	26.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	412	22.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	189	10.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	180	9.8%
Common assault	contact	165	9.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	151	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	119	6.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	103	5.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	92	5.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	63	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	61	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	53	2.9%
Kidnapping	contact	43	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	33	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	28	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	28	1.5%
Rape	contact	25	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.5%
Murder	contact	9	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Amanzimtoti Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Amanzimtoti Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Amanzimtoti Safe?

Amanzimtoti has moderate safety levels.

Amanzimtoti scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Amanzimtoti is 2,429 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Amanzimtoti, especially at night.

vs National Average

-21%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

25/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Amanzimtoti

In 2025, Amanzimtoti recorded 1,839 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Amanzimtoti is Commercial Crime with 485 reported cases (26.4% of all crime in Amanzimtoti), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 412 cases (22.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 189 cases (10.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Amanzimtoti has decreased by 11.3%, a positive sign for the Amanzimtoti community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Amanzimtoti?

The most reported crimes in Amanzimtoti are Commercial Crime (485 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (412 cases), Burglary at residential premises (189 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Amanzimtoti compare to other areas in Durban (eThekwini)?

Amanzimtoti has a crime rate of 2,429 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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