Verulam Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,660

-8.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,155

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Verulam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	883	18.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	688	14.8%
Common assault	contact	648	13.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	533	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	399	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	360	7.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	356	7.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	336	7.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	215	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	199	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	196	4.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	155	3.3%
Rape	contact	152	3.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	148	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	145	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	115	2.5%
Murder	contact	91	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	87	1.9%
Carjacking	contact	79	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	79	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	79	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	75	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	41	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	41	0.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	31	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	29	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	24	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Verulam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Verulam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Verulam Safe?

No, Verulam has high crime levels.

Verulam scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Verulam is 6,155 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Verulam, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+101%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

37/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Verulam

In 2025, Verulam recorded 4,660 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Verulam is Drug-Related Crime with 883 reported cases (18.9% of all crime in Verulam), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 688 cases (14.8%) and Common assault at 648 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Verulam has decreased by 8.9%, a positive sign for the Verulam community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Verulam?

The most reported crimes in Verulam are Drug-Related Crime (883 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (688 cases), Common assault (648 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Verulam has a crime rate of 6,155 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Inchanga	100,950	555	733	B (79)
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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)