Umbumbulu Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

590

-1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

780

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Umbumbulu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	91	15.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	75	12.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	12.0%
Common assault	contact	71	12.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	65	11.0%
Murder	contact	41	6.9%
Carjacking	contact	33	5.6%
Stock Theft	property	33	5.6%
Attempted murder	contact	31	5.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	4.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	29	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	4.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	25	4.2%
Rape	contact	24	4.1%
Kidnapping	contact	17	2.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	2.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Umbumbulu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umbumbulu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umbumbulu Safe?

Yes, Umbumbulu is relatively safe.

Umbumbulu scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 780 per 100,000 people, Umbumbulu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Umbumbulu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

15% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

4/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Umbumbulu

In 2025, Umbumbulu recorded 590 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umbumbulu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 91 reported cases (15.4% of all crime in Umbumbulu), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 75 cases (12.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 71 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umbumbulu has decreased by 1.2%, a positive sign for the Umbumbulu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umbumbulu?

The most reported crimes in Umbumbulu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (91 cases), Burglary at residential premises (75 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (71 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umbumbulu has a crime rate of 780 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)
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)
Berea	100,950	1,278	1,688	C (58)