Durban North Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,881

+0.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,805

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Durban North (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,112	38.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	729	25.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	312	10.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	304	10.6%
Common assault	contact	248	8.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	227	7.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	140	4.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	123	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	100	3.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	96	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	87	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	85	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	1.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	36	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.9%
Rape	contact	24	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	21	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	21	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	11	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Murder	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.0%
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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Durban North Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Durban North Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Durban North Safe?

No, Durban North has high crime levels.

Durban North scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Durban North is 3,805 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Durban North, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+24%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

39% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

34/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Durban North

In 2025, Durban North recorded 2,881 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Durban North is Commercial Crime with 1,112 reported cases (38.6% of all crime in Durban North), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 729 cases (25.3%) and Shoplifting at 312 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Durban North has increased by 0.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Durban North area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Durban North?

The most reported crimes in Durban North are Commercial Crime (1,112 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (729 cases), Shoplifting (312 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Durban North has a crime rate of 3,805 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)