Montclair Crime Statistics

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

C53/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,461

-15.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,930

per 100k

Safety Score

53/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Montclair (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	236	16.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	203	13.9%
Common assault	contact	189	12.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	183	12.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	165	11.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	153	10.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	120	8.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	120	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	5.7%
Common robbery	contact	71	4.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	64	4.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	4.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	51	3.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	25	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	23	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	1.4%
Murder	contact	19	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	16	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.1%
Rape	contact	16	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Montclair Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Montclair Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Montclair Safe?

Montclair has moderate safety levels.

Montclair scores 53/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Montclair is 1,930 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Montclair, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

16% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

14/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Montclair

In 2025, Montclair recorded 1,461 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Montclair is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 236 reported cases (16.2% of all crime in Montclair), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 203 cases (13.9%) and Common assault at 189 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Montclair has decreased by 15.7%, a positive sign for the Montclair community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Montclair?

The most reported crimes in Montclair are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (236 cases), Drug-Related Crime (203 cases), Common assault (189 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Montclair has a crime rate of 1,930 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)
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)