Brighton Beach Crime Statistics

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

C53/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,462

-12.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,931

per 100k

Safety Score

53/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Brighton Beach (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	353	24.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	295	20.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	248	17.0%
Common assault	contact	201	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	108	7.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	104	7.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	89	6.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	5.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	71	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	59	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	53	3.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	28	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	25	1.7%
Rape	contact	25	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.1%
Murder	contact	15	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	12	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Brighton Beach Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Brighton Beach Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Brighton Beach Safe?

Brighton Beach has moderate safety levels.

Brighton Beach scores 53/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Brighton Beach is 1,931 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Brighton Beach, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

15/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Brighton Beach

In 2025, Brighton Beach recorded 1,462 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Brighton Beach is Drug-Related Crime with 353 reported cases (24.1% of all crime in Brighton Beach), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 295 cases (20.2%) and Commercial Crime at 248 cases (17.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Brighton Beach has decreased by 12.5%, a positive sign for the Brighton Beach community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Brighton Beach?

The most reported crimes in Brighton Beach are Drug-Related Crime (353 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (295 cases), Commercial Crime (248 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Brighton Beach has a crime rate of 1,931 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Durban (eThekwini)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)