Question 1

Is Waterfall safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Hillcrest precinct (covering Waterfall) recorded 3,132 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 47 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 Waterfall?

Accepted Answer

The Hillcrest precinct (covering Waterfall) reported 3,132 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, including 916 violent crimes and 473 property crimes. 47 murders were reported. Crime is up 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in Waterfall increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Hillcrest precinct (covering Waterfall) has increased 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 3,132 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 Waterfall?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Waterfall (Hillcrest precinct) is Commercial crime, with 743 cases reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. This is followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere (509 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Waterfall?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall is covered by the Hillcrest police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Assagay, Bothas Hill, Crestholme, Everton, Forest Hills.

Question 6

Where is Waterfall located?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. It is served by the Hillcrest SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Waterfall?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall falls within the Hillcrest police precinct, which also covers: Assagay, Bothas Hill, Crestholme, Everton, Forest Hills, Gillitts, Hillcrest, Kloof, Ngcolosi, Summerveld, Winston Park. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Waterfall.

Crime category	Reported count
Commercial crime	743
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	509
Common assault	350
Residential burglary	236
Aggravated robbery	174
Serious assault	169
Malicious damage	131
Theft from vehicle	121

Waterfall Crime Statistics

Crime by type

What's changing?

Crime trend by year

Crime breakdown

Compare with nearby areas

Compare Waterfall

Other suburbs served by Hillcrest police station

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Sources & Notes

Economic Context