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Chatsworth vs Umlazi: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Umlazi had 422 fewer reported crimes than Chatsworth (4,177 vs 4,599 — 9% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.