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Isipingo Precinct

eThekwini|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Isipingo remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,548 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (395 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+61). 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.

IsipingoIsipingo BeachIsipingo HillsIsipingo RailLotus ParkMalukaziOrient Hills

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,548

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Isipingo has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Isipingo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		395
Aggravated robbery		310
Commercial crime		257
Serious assault		194
Common assault		185
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		156
Common robbery		129
Malicious damage		127
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere395410-15
Aggravated robbery310342-32
Commercial crime257221+36
Serious assault194188+6
Common assault185163+22
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15695+61
Common robbery1291290
Malicious damage127140-13
Drug-related crime12596+29
Residential burglary11797+20
Vehicle theft99115-16
Theft from vehicle82100-18
Attempted murder5974-15
Kidnapping5653+3
Rape4338+5
Business burglary4162-21
Murder3958-19
Shoplifting3650-14
Crimen injuria3526+9
Culpable homicide1923-4
Sexual assault1610+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1218-6
Stock-theft64+2
Arson412-8
Public violence30+3
Attempted sexual offences24-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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