Bellair Crime Statistics

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

C62/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,115

-0.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,473

per 100k

Safety Score

62/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Bellair (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	205	18.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	193	17.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	169	15.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	160	14.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	10.5%
Common assault	contact	100	9.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	73	6.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	72	6.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	4.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	3.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	27	2.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	27	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	23	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	23	2.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	20	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	16	1.4%
Murder	contact	15	1.3%
Rape	contact	13	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Bellair Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bellair Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bellair Safe?

Bellair has moderate safety levels.

Bellair scores 62/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bellair is 1,473 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bellair, especially at night.

vs National Average

-52%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

10/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bellair

In 2025, Bellair recorded 1,115 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bellair is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 205 reported cases (18.4% of all crime in Bellair), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 193 cases (17.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 169 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bellair has decreased by 0.9%, a positive sign for the Bellair community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bellair?

The most reported crimes in Bellair are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (205 cases), Burglary at residential premises (193 cases), Drug-Related Crime (169 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bellair has a crime rate of 1,473 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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