Malvern Crime Statistics

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

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

801

+3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,058

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Malvern (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	239	29.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	155	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	12.5%
Common assault	contact	97	12.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	73	9.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	61	7.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	48	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	4.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	37	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	35	4.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.9%
Rape	contact	7	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.5%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Kidnapping	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Malvern Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Malvern Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Malvern Safe?

Yes, Malvern is relatively safe.

Malvern scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,058 per 100,000 people, Malvern sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Malvern can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

5/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Malvern

In 2025, Malvern recorded 801 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Malvern is Commercial Crime with 239 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Malvern), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 155 cases (19.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 100 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Malvern has increased by 3.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Malvern area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Malvern?

The most reported crimes in Malvern are Commercial Crime (239 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (155 cases), Burglary at residential premises (100 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Malvern has a crime rate of 1,058 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)
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)