KwaZulu-Natal Crime Statistics by District

KwaZulu-Natal has 183 SAPS precincts across 11 districts, with 300,650 crimes reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. 81 precincts reported fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025; 68 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.

Updated 29 May 2026 · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Total reported crimes per district (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). These are raw counts — not adjusted for population.

eThekwini125,755 crimes

42 precincts↓ 22 improving↑ 12 worsening30 below 5yr avg

Umgungundlovu34,943 crimes

25 precincts↓ 6 improving↑ 16 worsening8 below 5yr avg

King Cetshwayo24,885 crimes

12 precincts↓ 6 improving↑ 1 worsening5 below 5yr avg

Ugu20,969 crimes

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

Amajuba18,468 crimes

11 precincts↓ 8 improving↑ 2 worsening4 below 5yr avg

Zululand16,920 crimes

15 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 6 worsening3 below 5yr avg

Uthukela16,819 crimes

16 precincts↓ 8 improving↑ 6 worsening11 below 5yr avg

Ilembe15,543 crimes

10 precincts↓ 3 improving↑ 6 worsening2 below 5yr avg

Harry Gwala9,273 crimes

14 precincts↓ 6 improving↑ 7 worsening8 below 5yr avg

Umkhanyakude8,555 crimes

11 precincts↓ 1 improving↑ 4 worsening6 below 5yr avg

Umzinyathi8,520 crimes

12 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 2 worsening4 below 5yr avg

Which areas are improving?

See crime trends vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 across all KwaZulu-Natal precincts.

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All Suburbs

574 results

Suburb ↑	Police Precinct	Precinct crimes
Acton Homes	Bergville	936
Adams Mission	Kwamakhutha	2,358
Addington	Point	2,341
Albert Falls	Cramond	171
Albert Park	Durban Central	9,738
Amahlongwa	Dududu	316
Amajuba Park	Newcastle	5,424
Amangwe	Amangwe	580
Amanzimtoti	Amanzimtoti	2,536
Amaoti	Inanda	7,587
Anerley	Southport	647
Aquadene	Richards Bay	4,730
Arbor Park	Newcastle	5,424
Arboretum	Richards Bay	4,730
Arena Park	Chatsworth	7,865
Ashburton	Bishopstowe	255
Asherville	Sydenham	3,116
Ashley	Pinetown	6,508
Assagay	Hillcrest	3,132
Astra Park	Amanzimtoti	2,536
Athlone	Town Hill	595
Athlone Park	Amanzimtoti	2,536
Atholl Heights	Westville	1,742
Austerville	Brighton Beach	1,918
Avoca	Greenwood Park	3,126
Babanango	Babanango	334
Bakerville	Newlands East	2,219
Banana Beach	Southport	647
Barry Hertzog Park	Newcastle	5,424
Baynesfield	Thornville	553
Bayview	Bayview	1,795
Bazley Beach	Scottburgh	1,495
Beachwood	Durban North	3,825
Bellair	Bellair	1,555
Berea	Berea	1,734
Berea West	Umbilo	3,146
Berg Street	Pietermaritzburg	5,447
Bergville	Bergville	936
Bergville CBD	Bergville	936
Besters	Besters	486
Bethany	Bergville	936
Bhambayi	Inanda	7,587
Bhekithemba	Bhekithemba	2,333
Bhekulwandle	Kwamakhutha	2,358
Bhekuzulu	Vryheid	3,310
Birdswood	Richards Bay	4,730
Bishopstowe	Bishopstowe	255
Blackridge	Prestbury	697
Bonela	Cato Manor	2,249
Boom	Pietermaritzburg	5,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KwaZulu-Natal safe?

KwaZulu-Natal has 184 police precincts. In the latest period (Apr 2025–Mar 2026), 81 precincts reported less crime than the previous year and 68 reported more. Crime varies significantly by area — search for a specific suburb to see its precinct's data.

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