KwaZulu-Natal Crime Statistics by District

KwaZulu-Natal has 183 SAPS precincts across 11 districts, with 185,296 serious crimes reported in Apr–Dec 2025. 86 precincts reported fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024; 70 reported more. Counts are raw SAPS totals — larger precincts serve more residents and naturally report higher counts. Search 574 suburbs below to find your precinct's data. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

How much crime is reported in each KwaZulu-Natal district?

Total reported serious crimes per district (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). These are raw counts — not adjusted for population.

eThekwini75,816 crimes

42 precincts↓ 27 improving↑ 10 worsening30 below 5yr avg

Umgungundlovu21,219 crimes

25 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 17 worsening11 below 5yr avg

King Cetshwayo15,684 crimes

12 precincts↓ 6 improving↑ 2 worsening5 below 5yr avg

Ugu12,340 crimes

16 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 6 worsening9 below 5yr avg

Amajuba11,409 crimes

11 precincts↓ 8 improving↑ 2 worsening6 below 5yr avg

Zululand10,944 crimes

15 precincts↓ 5 improving↑ 7 worsening3 below 5yr avg

Uthukela10,642 crimes

16 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 6 worsening11 below 5yr avg

Ilembe9,759 crimes

10 precincts↓ 4 improving↑ 4 worsening3 below 5yr avg

Harry Gwala6,237 crimes

14 precincts↓ 5 improving↑ 6 worsening7 below 5yr avg

Umkhanyakude5,850 crimes

11 precincts↓ 2 improving↑ 5 worsening5 below 5yr avg

Umzinyathi5,396 crimes

12 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 4 worsening5 below 5yr avg

Which areas are improving?

See crime trends vs Apr–Dec 2024 across all KwaZulu-Natal precincts.

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All Suburbs

574 results

Suburb ↑	Police Precinct	Precinct crimes
Acton Homes	Bergville	631
Adams Mission	Kwamakhutha	1,727
Addington	Point	1,355
Albert Falls	Cramond	98
Albert Park	Durban Central	5,121
Amahlongwa	Dududu	240
Amajuba Park	Newcastle	2,786
Amangwe	Amangwe	447
Amanzimtoti	Amanzimtoti	1,224
Amaoti	Inanda	5,467
Anerley	Southport	345
Aquadene	Richards Bay	2,537
Arbor Park	Newcastle	2,786
Arboretum	Richards Bay	2,537
Arena Park	Chatsworth	4,599
Ashburton	Bishopstowe	172
Asherville	Sydenham	1,792
Ashley	Pinetown	3,360
Assagay	Hillcrest	1,461
Astra Park	Amanzimtoti	1,224
Athlone	Town Hill	224
Athlone Park	Amanzimtoti	1,224
Atholl Heights	Westville	721
Austerville	Brighton Beach	1,094
Avoca	Greenwood Park	1,732
Babanango	Babanango	248
Bakerville	Newlands East	1,308
Banana Beach	Southport	345
Barry Hertzog Park	Newcastle	2,786
Baynesfield	Thornville	354
Bayview	Bayview	946
Bazley Beach	Scottburgh	748
Beachwood	Durban North	1,501
Bellair	Bellair	837
Berea	Berea	973
Berea West	Umbilo	1,720
Berg Street	Pietermaritzburg	3,036
Bergville	Bergville	631
Bergville CBD	Bergville	631
Besters	Besters	313
Bethany	Bergville	631
Bhambayi	Inanda	5,467
Bhekithemba	Bhekithemba	1,692
Bhekulwandle	Kwamakhutha	1,727
Bhekuzulu	Vryheid	1,811
Birdswood	Richards Bay	2,537
Bishopstowe	Bishopstowe	172
Blackridge	Prestbury	339
Bonela	Cato Manor	1,501
Boom	Pietermaritzburg	3,036

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KwaZulu-Natal safe?

KwaZulu-Natal has 184 police precincts. In the latest period (Apr–Dec 2025), 86 precincts reported less crime than the previous year and 70 reported more. Crime varies significantly by area — search for a specific suburb to see its precinct's data.

Where can I find crime statistics for KwaZulu-Natal?

SafeSuburb publishes official SAPS crime statistics for all 574+ suburbs across KwaZulu-Natal. Data is updated when SAPS releases new quarterly figures. Search for any suburb using the search bar above.