Umlazi Crime Statistics

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

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,469

-8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,903

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Umlazi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	695	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	691	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	497	11.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	379	8.5%
Attempted murder	contact	372	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	361	8.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	344	7.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	303	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	297	6.6%
Rape	contact	232	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	229	5.1%
Carjacking	contact	215	4.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	207	4.6%
Kidnapping	contact	200	4.5%
Murder	contact	191	4.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	127	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	119	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	103	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	69	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	61	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	60	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	40	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	35	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	25	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	21	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Umlazi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umlazi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umlazi Safe?

No, Umlazi has high crime levels.

Umlazi scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Umlazi is 5,903 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Umlazi, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+92%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

16% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

36/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Umlazi

In 2025, Umlazi recorded 4,469 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umlazi is Common assault with 695 reported cases (15.6% of all crime in Umlazi), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 691 cases (15.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 497 cases (11.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umlazi has decreased by 8.1%, a positive sign for the Umlazi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umlazi?

The most reported crimes in Umlazi are Common assault (695 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (691 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (497 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umlazi has a crime rate of 5,903 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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