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Umhlanga Rocks Crime Stats & Area Report

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Data as of 2026-05-26 Independent due diligence
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94
Area Score / 100
Built on official SAPS crime stats, Deeds Office sale records & live Google traffic & places data.

What Umhlanga Rocks is like

Umhlanga Rocks has the feel of a well-resourced, aspirational coastal community where residents invest in their environment — active body corporates, well-maintained streetscapes, and a strong culture of security consciousness sit alongside a vibrant café, restaurant, and fitness scene that gives the suburb genuine urban energy without the grit of the inner city.

coastal urban upmarket family-friendly well-connected lifestyle-driven

StreetSmarts Take

Highlights
  • Exceptional medical cluster within 1.5km — Netcare uMhlanga Hospital, Busamed Gateway, PearlsMED and multiple day clinics
  • 6-minute peak-hour commute to Durban CBD with minimal traffic variance across the day
  • Three major shopping centres (Oceans, Pearls, Gateway) within 1.6km for daily convenience
  • 20 fibre internet providers within 5km — among the best connectivity in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Strong long-term capital growth at 6.8% CAGR over 36 years in an established coastal node
Considerations
  • Nearest SAPS station (Durban North) is 5.8km away — response times may be longer than in suburbs with a local station
  • Walkability score of 47/100 means daily errands and dining require a car or ride-hailing despite the density of nearby amenities
  • Commercial crime in the broader Durban North precinct has risen nearly 20% quarter-on-quarter and almost tripled since 2021 — businesses and home offices should review cybersecurity and physical access controls

Is Umhlanga Rocks safe?

Reported via the Durban North SAPS precinct.

2,940
Incidents — latest quarter
900
Top concern: 17 Community reported serious Crime

SAPS data is reported at precinct level, so figures cover the wider station area, not a single street.

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House prices in Umhlanga Rocks

Latest median sale price: R4 250 000 (2025), -5.6% year-on-year.

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Getting around Umhlanga Rocks

To City Centre
6 min
To Airport
20 min
To Shopping Mall
5 min

Amenities & lifestyle

88
Amenities Nearby
20
Restaurants
Schools
10
Hospitals
10
Parks
10
Gyms & Fitness
10
Swimming
2
Golf
3
Tennis & Racquet
0
Sports Clubs
10
Yoga & Wellness
10
Outdoor Activities
3
Shopping
10
Pharmacies
10

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