Umbilo Crime Statistics

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

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,294

-29.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,030

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Umbilo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	389	17.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	365	15.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	315	13.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	296	12.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	289	12.6%
Common assault	contact	191	8.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	153	6.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	147	6.4%
Common robbery	contact	144	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	104	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	100	4.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	87	3.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	85	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	77	3.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	2.9%
Rape	contact	33	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	32	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	27	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	25	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	0.9%
Murder	contact	16	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Umbilo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umbilo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umbilo Safe?

No, Umbilo has high crime levels.

Umbilo scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Umbilo is 3,030 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Umbilo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-1%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-29.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

17% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

31/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Umbilo

In 2025, Umbilo recorded 2,294 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umbilo is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 389 reported cases (17.0% of all crime in Umbilo), followed by Commercial Crime at 365 cases (15.9%) and Other aggravated robbery at 315 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umbilo has decreased by 29.2%, a positive sign for the Umbilo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umbilo?

The most reported crimes in Umbilo are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (389 cases), Commercial Crime (365 cases), Other aggravated robbery (315 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umbilo has a crime rate of 3,030 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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