Dundee Crime Statistics

Dundee, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,517

-4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,739

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Dundee (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	392	25.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	267	17.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	263	17.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	199	13.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	108	7.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	72	4.7%
Stock Theft	property	72	4.7%
Common assault	contact	71	4.7%
Rape	contact	57	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	47	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	32	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	2.1%
Murder	contact	24	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dundee Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dundee Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dundee Safe?

No, Dundee has high crime levels.

Dundee scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Dundee is 3,739 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Dundee, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+22%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

12/12

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Dundee

In 2025, Dundee recorded 1,517 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dundee is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 392 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Dundee), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 267 cases (17.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 263 cases (17.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dundee has decreased by 4%, a positive sign for the Dundee community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dundee?

The most reported crimes in Dundee are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (392 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (267 cases), Drug-Related Crime (263 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dundee compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Dundee has a crime rate of 3,739 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)