Umkomaas Crime Statistics

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

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,579

+0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,085

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Umkomaas (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	319	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	268	17.0%
Common assault	contact	229	14.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	183	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	121	7.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	119	7.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	100	6.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	91	5.8%
Attempted murder	contact	81	5.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	77	4.9%
Rape	contact	60	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	57	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	43	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	2.5%
Murder	contact	39	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	35	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	35	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	33	2.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	1.6%
Stock Theft	property	21	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	13	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	9	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Umkomaas Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umkomaas Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umkomaas Safe?

Umkomaas has moderate safety levels.

Umkomaas scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Umkomaas is 2,085 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Umkomaas, especially at night.

vs National Average

-32%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

20% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

17/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Umkomaas

In 2025, Umkomaas recorded 1,579 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umkomaas is Burglary at residential premises with 319 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Umkomaas), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 268 cases (17.0%) and Common assault at 229 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umkomaas has increased by 0.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Umkomaas area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umkomaas?

The most reported crimes in Umkomaas are Burglary at residential premises (319 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (268 cases), Common assault (229 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umkomaas has a crime rate of 2,085 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Malvern	100,950	801	1,058	B (72)
Kwandengezi	100,950	805	1,063	B (71)
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Folweni	100,950	928	1,225	B (68)
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Bellair	100,950	1,115	1,473	C (62)