Question 1

Is South Beach safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Durban Central precinct (covering South Beach) recorded 9,738 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — down 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 64 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for KwaZulu-Natal precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier across all 1,175 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in South Beach?

Accepted Answer

The Durban Central precinct (covering South Beach) reported 9,738 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, including 2674 violent crimes and 1549 property crimes. 64 murders were reported. Crime is down 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in South Beach increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Durban Central precinct (covering South Beach) has decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 9,738 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in South Beach?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in South Beach (Durban Central precinct) is Commercial crime, with 1536 cases reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. This is followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1250 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers South Beach?

Accepted Answer

South Beach is covered by the Durban Central police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Albert Park, Durban Central, Greyville, North Beach, Warwick.

Question 6

Where is South Beach located?

Accepted Answer

South Beach is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. It is served by the Durban Central SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with South Beach?

Accepted Answer

South Beach falls within the Durban Central police precinct, which also covers: Albert Park, Durban Central, Greyville, North Beach, Warwick, Workshop. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as South Beach.

Crime category	Reported 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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