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Ixopo Crime Statistics

Ixopo Precinct |Harry Gwala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ixopo falls within the Ixopo police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Ixopo is a suburb in Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Ixopo precinct area (covering Ixopo) decreased 16.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 606 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 31.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (112 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-49). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

606

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 16.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 31.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Ixopo precinct area (covering Ixopo) dropped 16.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 4% above provincial median
Contact crime: 17% above provincial median
Property crime: 25% below 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

16

↓ 11.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

302

↓ 10.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

95

↓ 45.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

209

↓ 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ixopo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		112
Common assault		85
Drug-related crime		54
Residential burglary		39
Malicious damage		31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		29
Aggravated robbery		27
Crimen injuria		26
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Other precincts in Harry Gwala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Swartberg

41 crimes ↓ 24.7%

Evatt

56 crimes ↑ 25%

Franklin

114 crimes → 1.9%

Gowan Lea

180 crimes ↓ 16.4%

Creighton

198 crimes → 1.1%

Himeville

225 crimes ↑ 4.5%
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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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