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Ibisi Precinct

Harry Gwala|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ibisi increased 13.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 749 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 21.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (158 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+23). 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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IbisiRiversdale

Crime volume

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

749

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 13.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 21.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ibisi rose 13.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ibisi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		158
Stock-theft		74
Common assault		70
Drug-related crime		59
Residential burglary		55
Rape		42
Malicious damage		36
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		35
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault158144+14
Stock-theft7462+12
Common assault7061+9
Drug-related crime5936+23
Residential burglary55550
Rape4234+8
Malicious damage3625+11
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3542-7
Crimen injuria2817+11
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs288+20
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2319+4
Aggravated robbery2328-5
Common robbery2012+8
Murder19190
Business burglary1833-15
Theft from vehicle1835-17
Commercial crime156+9
Attempted murder57-2
Culpable homicide550
Vehicle theft52+3
Sexual assault440
Attempted sexual offences31+2
Kidnapping24-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Arson02-2
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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Other precincts in Harry Gwala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Evatt

75 crimes ↑ 11.9%

Swartberg

82 crimes ↓ 2.4%

Franklin

151 crimes ↑ 5.6%

Gowan Lea

218 crimes ↓ 21.3%

Creighton

294 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Donnybrook

311 crimes ↓ 3.1%
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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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