Chatsworth Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

6,022

-2.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,953

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Chatsworth (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,248	20.7%
Common assault	contact	1,180	19.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,033	17.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	700	11.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	628	10.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	467	7.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	413	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	372	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	343	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	221	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	208	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	169	2.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	149	2.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	147	2.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	119	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	83	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	81	1.3%
Rape	contact	76	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	73	1.2%
Murder	contact	71	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	43	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	43	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	40	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	19	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Chatsworth Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Chatsworth Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Chatsworth Safe?

No, Chatsworth has high crime levels.

Chatsworth scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Chatsworth is 7,953 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Chatsworth, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+159%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

41/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Chatsworth

In 2025, Chatsworth recorded 6,022 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Chatsworth is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1,248 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Chatsworth), followed by Common assault at 1,180 cases (19.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 1,033 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Chatsworth has decreased by 2.2%, a positive sign for the Chatsworth community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Chatsworth?

The most reported crimes in Chatsworth are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,248 cases), Common assault (1,180 cases), Drug-Related Crime (1,033 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Chatsworth has a crime rate of 7,953 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Durban (eThekwini)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Umsunduzi	100,950	284	375	A (89)
Hammarsdale	100,950	352	465	A (86)
Inchanga	100,950	555	733	B (79)
Umbumbulu	100,950	590	780	B (78)
Malvern	100,950	801	1,058	B (72)
Kwandengezi	100,950	805	1,063	B (71)
Lamontville	100,950	814	1,075	B (71)
Folweni	100,950	928	1,225	B (68)
Mayville-Kzn	100,950	1,101	1,454	C (63)
Bellair	100,950	1,115	1,473	C (62)