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Isipingo Crime Statistics

Isipingo Precinct |eThekwini
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Isipingo falls within the Isipingo police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Hills, Isipingo Rail, Lotus Park, Malukazi and 2 more.
Isipingo is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Isipingo precinct area (covering Isipingo) increased 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,565 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 17.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (253 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+38). 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

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,565

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 17.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Isipingo precinct area (covering Isipingo) rose 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 168% above provincial median
Contact crime: 200% above provincial median
Property crime: 98% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

30

↓ 34.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

775

↑ 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

251

↓ 3.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

539

↑ 8.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Isipingo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		253
Serious assault		157
Common assault		142
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		116
Common robbery		108
Malicious damage		107
Drug-related crime		98
Residential burglary		94
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Other precincts in eThekwini

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Umsunduzi

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Hammarsdale

318 crimes ↑ 27.7%

Inchanga

488 crimes ↑ 6.4%

Malvern

533 crimes ↓ 6%

Umbumbulu

574 crimes → 1%

Westville

721 crimes ↓ 13.7%
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Other suburbs served by Isipingo police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Isipingo.

Isipingo BeachIsipingo HillsIsipingo RailLotus ParkMalukaziOrient HillsProspecton
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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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