Point Crime Statistics

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

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,725

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,278

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Point (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	451	26.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	292	16.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	219	12.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	211	12.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	185	10.7%
Common assault	contact	155	9.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	145	8.4%
Common robbery	contact	143	8.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	104	6.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	85	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	61	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	45	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	1.2%
Murder	contact	20	1.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.9%
Rape	contact	15	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	7	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Point Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Point Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Point Safe?

Point has moderate safety levels.

Point scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Point is 2,278 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Point, especially at night.

vs National Average

-26%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

20/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Point

In 2025, Point recorded 1,725 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Point is Drug-Related Crime with 451 reported cases (26.1% of all crime in Point), followed by Commercial Crime at 292 cases (16.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 219 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Point has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Point community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Point?

The most reported crimes in Point are Drug-Related Crime (451 cases), Commercial Crime (292 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (219 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Point has a crime rate of 2,278 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)