Kwamashu E Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,687

-13.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,549

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Kwamashu E (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	677	25.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	359	13.4%
Common assault	contact	329	12.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	304	11.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	212	7.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	184	6.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	169	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	149	5.5%
Attempted murder	contact	129	4.8%
Murder	contact	113	4.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	105	3.9%
Rape	contact	97	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	87	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	84	3.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	75	2.8%
Carjacking	contact	68	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	53	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	51	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	41	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	25	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	0.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kwamashu E Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwamashu E Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwamashu E Safe?

No, Kwamashu E has high crime levels.

Kwamashu E scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kwamashu E is 3,549 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwamashu E, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+16%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-13.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

33/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kwamashu E

In 2025, Kwamashu E recorded 2,687 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwamashu E is Drug-Related Crime with 677 reported cases (25.2% of all crime in Kwamashu E), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 359 cases (13.4%) and Common assault at 329 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwamashu E has decreased by 13.8%, a positive sign for the Kwamashu E community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwamashu E?

The most reported crimes in Kwamashu E are Drug-Related Crime (677 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (359 cases), Common assault (329 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwamashu E has a crime rate of 3,549 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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