Newlands East Crime Statistics

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

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,636

-12.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,160

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Newlands East (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	308	18.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	237	14.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	191	11.7%
Common assault	contact	161	9.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	133	8.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	125	7.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	115	7.0%
Attempted murder	contact	97	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	97	5.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	97	5.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	96	5.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	79	4.8%
Carjacking	contact	63	3.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	56	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	53	3.2%
Rape	contact	45	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	41	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	41	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	1.5%
Murder	contact	19	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Newlands East Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Newlands East Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Newlands East Safe?

Newlands East has moderate safety levels.

Newlands East scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Newlands East is 2,160 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Newlands East, especially at night.

vs National Average

-30%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

19/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Newlands East

In 2025, Newlands East recorded 1,636 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Newlands East is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 308 reported cases (18.8% of all crime in Newlands East), followed by Commercial Crime at 237 cases (14.5%) and Other aggravated robbery at 191 cases (11.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Newlands East has decreased by 12.4%, a positive sign for the Newlands East community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Newlands East?

The most reported crimes in Newlands East are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (308 cases), Commercial Crime (237 cases), Other aggravated robbery (191 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Newlands East has a crime rate of 2,160 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)