Hammarsdale Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

352

+24.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

465

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Hammarsdale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	77	21.9%
Common assault	contact	67	19.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	49	13.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	6.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	23	6.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	6.5%
Carjacking	contact	21	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	5.7%
Murder	contact	17	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	2.6%
Rape	contact	9	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	7	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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 Assault	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%

Hammarsdale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hammarsdale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hammarsdale Safe?

Yes, Hammarsdale is relatively safe.

Hammarsdale scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 465 per 100,000 people, Hammarsdale sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hammarsdale can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+24.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

2/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hammarsdale

In 2025, Hammarsdale recorded 352 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hammarsdale is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 77 reported cases (21.9% of all crime in Hammarsdale), followed by Common assault at 67 cases (19.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 49 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hammarsdale has increased by 24.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hammarsdale area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hammarsdale?

The most reported crimes in Hammarsdale are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (77 cases), Common assault (67 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (49 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hammarsdale has a crime rate of 465 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)
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)
Berea	100,950	1,278	1,688	C (58)