Ntuzuma Crime Statistics

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

F26/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,950

-5.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,896

per 100k

Safety Score

26/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Ntuzuma (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	576	19.5%
Common assault	contact	549	18.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	288	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	285	9.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	280	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	272	9.2%
Attempted murder	contact	261	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	259	8.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	192	6.5%
Rape	contact	160	5.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	140	4.7%
Murder	contact	96	3.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	91	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	73	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	68	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	63	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	49	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	48	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	23	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	17	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	13	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ntuzuma Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ntuzuma Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ntuzuma Safe?

No, Ntuzuma has high crime levels.

Ntuzuma scores 26/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ntuzuma is 3,896 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ntuzuma, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+27%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

35/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ntuzuma

In 2025, Ntuzuma recorded 2,950 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ntuzuma is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 576 reported cases (19.5% of all crime in Ntuzuma), followed by Common assault at 549 cases (18.6%) and Other aggravated robbery at 288 cases (9.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ntuzuma has decreased by 5.5%, a positive sign for the Ntuzuma community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ntuzuma?

The most reported crimes in Ntuzuma are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (576 cases), Common assault (549 cases), Other aggravated robbery (288 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ntuzuma has a crime rate of 3,896 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)