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Montford Crime Statistics

Chatsworth Precinct |eThekwini
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Montford falls within the Chatsworth police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Arena Park, Chatsworth, Croftdene, Crossmoor, Kharwastan and 5 more.
Montford is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Chatsworth precinct area (covering Montford) decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,865 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (1225 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-211). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

7,865

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 24.8%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Chatsworth precinct area (covering Montford) decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 814% above provincial median
Contact crime: 637% above provincial median
Property crime: 596% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

68

↓ 1.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

2,681

↓ 0.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,201

↓ 10% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

3,983

↓ 8.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Chatsworth precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		1,225
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,208
Drug-related crime		1,044
Commercial crime		683
Vehicle theft		578
Aggravated robbery		546
Serious assault		457
Residential burglary		395
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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

418 crimes ↑ 11.8%

Hammarsdale

467 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Inchanga

703 crimes ↑ 7.2%

Umbumbulu

793 crimes → 1.6%

Lamontville

1,094 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Malvern

1,115 crimes ↑ 4.6%
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Other suburbs served by Chatsworth police station

11 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Montford.

Arena ParkChatsworthCroftdeneCrossmoorKharwastanMobeni HeightsMoortonShallcrossSilverglenWoodhurst
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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