Wentworth Crime Statistics

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

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,491

-4.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,969

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Wentworth (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	371	24.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	293	19.7%
Common assault	contact	228	15.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	160	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	141	9.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	139	9.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	89	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	84	5.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	77	5.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	64	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	61	4.1%
Attempted murder	contact	56	3.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	51	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	29	1.9%
Murder	contact	19	1.3%
Rape	contact	16	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	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%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Wentworth Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wentworth Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wentworth Safe?

Wentworth has moderate safety levels.

Wentworth scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Wentworth is 1,969 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Wentworth, especially at night.

vs National Average

-36%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

16/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wentworth

In 2025, Wentworth recorded 1,491 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wentworth is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 371 reported cases (24.9% of all crime in Wentworth), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 293 cases (19.7%) and Common assault at 228 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wentworth has decreased by 4.9%, a positive sign for the Wentworth community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wentworth?

The most reported crimes in Wentworth are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (371 cases), Drug-Related Crime (293 cases), Common assault (228 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Wentworth has a crime rate of 1,969 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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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)