Kwandengezi Crime Statistics

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

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

805

-2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,063

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Kwandengezi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	124	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	119	14.8%
Common assault	contact	115	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	75	9.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	75	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	69	8.6%
Attempted murder	contact	64	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	5.3%
Murder	contact	41	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	4.6%
Stock Theft	property	35	4.3%
Rape	contact	32	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	3.9%
Kidnapping	contact	29	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	3.5%
Carjacking	contact	27	3.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kwandengezi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwandengezi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwandengezi Safe?

Yes, Kwandengezi is relatively safe.

Kwandengezi scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,063 per 100,000 people, Kwandengezi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kwandengezi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

15% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

6/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kwandengezi

In 2025, Kwandengezi recorded 805 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwandengezi is Burglary at residential premises with 124 reported cases (15.4% of all crime in Kwandengezi), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 119 cases (14.8%) and Common assault at 115 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwandengezi has decreased by 2.4%, a positive sign for the Kwandengezi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwandengezi?

The most reported crimes in Kwandengezi are Burglary at residential premises (124 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (119 cases), Common assault (115 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwandengezi has a crime rate of 1,063 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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Bellair	100,950	1,115	1,473	C (62)
Berea	100,950	1,278	1,688	C (58)