Maydon Wharf Crime Statistics

Maydon Wharf, KZN Ports of Entry (Sea), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

279

-3.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

37,200,000

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

Crime Breakdown — Maydon Wharf (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	97	34.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	89	31.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	63	22.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	41	14.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	6.8%
Common assault	contact	17	6.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	2.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	1.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Rape	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Maydon Wharf Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maydon Wharf Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maydon Wharf Safe?

No, Maydon Wharf has high crime levels.

Maydon Wharf scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Maydon Wharf is 37,200,000 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Maydon Wharf, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1212812%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Theft out of or from motor vehicle

35% of all crime

Rank in KZN Ports of Entry (Sea)

1/1

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Maydon Wharf

In 2025, Maydon Wharf recorded 279 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maydon Wharf is Theft out of or from motor vehicle with 97 reported cases (34.8% of all crime in Maydon Wharf), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 89 cases (31.9%) and Commercial Crime at 63 cases (22.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maydon Wharf has decreased by 3.5%, a positive sign for the Maydon Wharf community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maydon Wharf?

The most reported crimes in Maydon Wharf are Theft out of or from motor vehicle (97 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (89 cases), Commercial Crime (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Maydon Wharf compare to other areas in KZN Ports of Entry (Sea)?

Maydon Wharf has a crime rate of 37,200,000 per 100k.

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