Kwamakhutha Crime Statistics

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

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,788

+10.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,362

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Kwamakhutha (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	307	17.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	299	16.7%
Common assault	contact	289	16.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	156	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	156	8.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	153	8.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	127	7.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	123	6.9%
Carjacking	contact	80	4.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	76	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	76	4.3%
Murder	contact	72	4.0%
Rape	contact	71	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	57	3.2%
Kidnapping	contact	53	3.0%
Stock Theft	property	48	2.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	39	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	27	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	23	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Kwamakhutha Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwamakhutha Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwamakhutha Safe?

Kwamakhutha has moderate safety levels.

Kwamakhutha scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kwamakhutha is 2,362 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kwamakhutha, especially at night.

vs National Average

-23%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

17% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

23/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwamakhutha

In 2025, Kwamakhutha recorded 1,788 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwamakhutha is Burglary at residential premises with 307 reported cases (17.2% of all crime in Kwamakhutha), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 299 cases (16.7%) and Common assault at 289 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwamakhutha has increased by 10.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kwamakhutha area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwamakhutha?

The most reported crimes in Kwamakhutha are Burglary at residential premises (307 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (299 cases), Common assault (289 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwamakhutha has a crime rate of 2,362 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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