Umsunduzi Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

284

-3.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

375

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Umsunduzi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	15.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	13.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	11.3%
Rape	contact	28	9.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	9.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	8.1%
Murder	contact	23	8.1%
Common assault	contact	21	7.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	7.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	20	7.0%
Attempted murder	contact	17	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	9	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	8	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	1.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Umsunduzi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umsunduzi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umsunduzi Safe?

Yes, Umsunduzi is relatively safe.

Umsunduzi scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 375 per 100,000 people, Umsunduzi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Umsunduzi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

16% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

1/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Umsunduzi

In 2025, Umsunduzi recorded 284 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umsunduzi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 45 reported cases (15.8% of all crime in Umsunduzi), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 39 cases (13.7%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 32 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umsunduzi has decreased by 3.4%, a positive sign for the Umsunduzi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umsunduzi?

The most reported crimes in Umsunduzi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (45 cases), Burglary at residential premises (39 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umsunduzi has a crime rate of 375 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is among the safer areas.

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