Donnybrook Crime Statistics

Donnybrook, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

240

+0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

794

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Donnybrook (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	25.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	43	17.9%
Common assault	contact	31	12.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	10.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	8.8%
Stock Theft	property	20	8.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	7.9%
Murder	contact	17	7.1%
Rape	contact	17	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	5.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	3.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Donnybrook Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Donnybrook Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Donnybrook Safe?

Yes, Donnybrook is relatively safe.

Donnybrook scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 794 per 100,000 people, Donnybrook sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Donnybrook can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-74%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

6/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Donnybrook

In 2025, Donnybrook recorded 240 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Donnybrook is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 61 reported cases (25.4% of all crime in Donnybrook), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 43 cases (17.9%) and Common assault at 31 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Donnybrook has increased by 0.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Donnybrook area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Donnybrook?

The most reported crimes in Donnybrook are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Drug-Related Crime (43 cases), Common assault (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Donnybrook compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Donnybrook has a crime rate of 794 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Harry Gwala

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Swartberg	40,278	48	159	A (96)
Evatt	40,278	59	196	A (95)
Franklin	40,278	118	390	A (89)
Gowan Lea	40,278	185	613	A (83)
Creighton	40,278	211	698	A (80)
Himeville	40,278	298	986	B (73)
Intsikeni	40,278	327	1,082	B (70)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)
Highflats	40,278	603	1,996	C (52)