Inanda Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,555

-1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,337

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Inanda (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	961	17.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	757	13.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	661	11.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	613	11.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	541	9.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	521	9.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	476	8.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	412	7.4%
Attempted murder	contact	363	6.5%
Rape	contact	329	5.9%
Murder	contact	248	4.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	221	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	160	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	152	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	144	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	113	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	96	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	95	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	93	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	84	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	75	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	72	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	60	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	51	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	41	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	25	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	13	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Inanda Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Inanda Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Inanda Safe?

No, Inanda has high crime levels.

Inanda scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Inanda is 7,337 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Inanda, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+139%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

17% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

39/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Inanda

In 2025, Inanda recorded 5,555 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Inanda is Common assault with 961 reported cases (17.3% of all crime in Inanda), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 757 cases (13.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 661 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Inanda has decreased by 1.2%, a positive sign for the Inanda community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Inanda?

The most reported crimes in Inanda are Common assault (961 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (757 cases), Burglary at residential premises (661 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Inanda has a crime rate of 7,337 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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