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Durban Central Precinct

eThekwini|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Durban Central decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 9,738 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 34.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1536 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-274). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Albert ParkDurban CentralGreyvilleNorth BeachSouth BeachWarwickWorkshop

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

9,738

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 34.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Durban Central decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Durban Central precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,536
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,250
Theft from vehicle		936
Aggravated robbery		928
Drug-related crime		845
Common robbery		710
Common assault		597
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		501
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,5361,426+110
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,2501,230+20
Theft from vehicle9361,210-274
Aggravated robbery9281,078-150
Drug-related crime845698+147
Common robbery710811-101
Common assault597635-38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs501451+50
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action498482+16
Shoplifting418523-105
Vehicle theft364451-87
Business burglary203273-70
Serious assault200236-36
Malicious damage198203-5
Kidnapping109134-25
Rape7999-20
Attempted murder6598-33
Murder6480-16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5155-4
Crimen injuria4864-16
Culpable homicide4857-9
Residential burglary4647-1
Sexual assault3116+15
Attempted sexual offences550
Neglect and ill-treatment of children440
Arson21+1
Public violence20+2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Stock-theft000
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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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