King Shaka International Airport Crime Statistics

King Shaka International Airport, KZN Ports of Entry (Air), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

128

+17.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

17,100,000

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

Crime Breakdown — King Shaka International Airport (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	83	64.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	19.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	13.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	8.6%
Common assault	contact	9	7.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	3	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

King Shaka International Airport Crime Trend (2018-2025)

King Shaka International Airport Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is King Shaka International Airport Safe?

No, King Shaka International Airport has high crime levels.

King Shaka International Airport scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in King Shaka International Airport is 17,100,000 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in King Shaka International Airport, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+557448%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+17.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

65% of all crime

Rank in KZN Ports of Entry (Air)

1/1

Among safest

Crime breakdown in King Shaka International Airport

In 2025, King Shaka International Airport recorded 128 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in King Shaka International Airport is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 83 reported cases (64.8% of all crime in King Shaka International Airport), followed by Commercial Crime at 25 cases (19.5%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 17 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in King Shaka International Airport has increased by 17.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the King Shaka International Airport area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in King Shaka International Airport?

The most reported crimes in King Shaka International Airport are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (83 cases), Commercial Crime (25 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does King Shaka International Airport compare to other areas in KZN Ports of Entry (Air)?

King Shaka International Airport has a crime rate of 17,100,000 per 100k.

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