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Prospecton Crime Statistics

Full year (2025-2026) SAPS Data Report error

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Prospecton is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Isipingo precinct area (covering Prospecton) remained stable vs FY 2024-25, with 2,548 reported crimes in FY 2025-26, 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

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,548

2025-2026 · Full year

vs FY 2024-25

→ 0.8%

no change vs FY 2024-25

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 9.3%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Isipingo precinct area (covering Prospecton) has been relatively stable vs FY 2024-25 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 196% above provincial median
Contact crime: 168% above provincial median
Property crime: 100% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs FY 2024-25 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

39

↓ 32.8% vs FY 2024-25

Violent crime

975

↓ 2.7% vs FY 2024-25

Property crime

345

↓ 8.7% vs FY 2024-25

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,228

↑ 7% vs FY 2024-25

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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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 Prospecton.

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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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