Hillcrest Crime Statistics

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

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,270

-4.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,999

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Hillcrest (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	747	32.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	453	20.0%
Common assault	contact	312	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	235	10.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	6.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	141	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	5.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	120	5.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	92	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	88	3.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	65	2.9%
Rape	contact	60	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	56	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	2.3%
Murder	contact	49	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	37	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	35	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	32	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	1.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	17	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Hillcrest Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hillcrest Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hillcrest Safe?

No, Hillcrest has high crime levels.

Hillcrest scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Hillcrest is 2,999 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hillcrest, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-2%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-4.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

30/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hillcrest

In 2025, Hillcrest recorded 2,270 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hillcrest is Commercial Crime with 747 reported cases (32.9% of all crime in Hillcrest), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 453 cases (20.0%) and Common assault at 312 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hillcrest has decreased by 4.3%, a positive sign for the Hillcrest community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hillcrest?

The most reported crimes in Hillcrest are Commercial Crime (747 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (453 cases), Common assault (312 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hillcrest has a crime rate of 2,999 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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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)