Westville Crime Statistics

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

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,365

-6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,803

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Westville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	457	33.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	416	30.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	156	11.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	147	10.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	137	10.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	112	8.2%
Common assault	contact	92	6.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	36	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	2.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	2.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.2%
Rape	contact	16	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Murder	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Westville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Westville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Westville Safe?

Westville has moderate safety levels.

Westville scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Westville is 1,803 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Westville, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

13/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Westville

In 2025, Westville recorded 1,365 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Westville is Commercial Crime with 457 reported cases (33.5% of all crime in Westville), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 416 cases (30.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 156 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Westville has decreased by 6.2%, a positive sign for the Westville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Westville?

The most reported crimes in Westville are Commercial Crime (457 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (416 cases), Burglary at residential premises (156 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Westville has a crime rate of 1,803 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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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)