Chatsworth vs Umlazi: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Umlazi had 422 fewer reported crimes than Chatsworth (4,177 vs 4,599 — 9% difference).
Chatsworth
Chatsworth precinct
Total crimes
4,599
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
2,002 violent · 958 property · 1,639 other
53 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (885)
Umlazi
Umlazi precinct
Total crimes
4,177
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 10% fewer crimes
Crime split
2,360 violent · 386 property · 1,431 other
143 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (610)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Umlazi had 422 fewer reported crimes (4,177 vs 4,599)
- Most reported crime in Chatsworth: Common assault · In Umlazi: Aggravated robbery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chatsworth safer than Umlazi?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Umlazi had 422 fewer reported crimes than Chatsworth (4,177 vs 4,599 — 9% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Chatsworth vs Umlazi?
Chatsworth (Chatsworth precinct) reported 4,599 serious crimes, while Umlazi (Umlazi precinct) reported 4,177 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.