Phoenix Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,997

-8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,921

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Phoenix (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,440	24.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,179	19.7%
Common assault	contact	1,171	19.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	819	13.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	493	8.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	389	6.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	348	5.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	317	5.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	309	5.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	239	4.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	217	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	204	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	163	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	148	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	72	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	69	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	57	1.0%
Rape	contact	52	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	40	0.7%
Murder	contact	36	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	29	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	28	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	0.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	28	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Phoenix Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Phoenix Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Phoenix Safe?

No, Phoenix has high crime levels.

Phoenix scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Phoenix is 7,921 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Phoenix, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+158%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

40/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Phoenix

In 2025, Phoenix recorded 5,997 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Phoenix is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1,440 reported cases (24.0% of all crime in Phoenix), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 1,179 cases (19.7%) and Common assault at 1,171 cases (19.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Phoenix has decreased by 8.1%, a positive sign for the Phoenix community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Phoenix?

The most reported crimes in Phoenix are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,440 cases), Drug-Related Crime (1,179 cases), Common assault (1,171 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Phoenix has a crime rate of 7,921 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)