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Gingindlovu Precinct

King Cetshwayo|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Gingindlovu decreased 21.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 800 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (181 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-52). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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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Crime volume

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

800

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 21.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 14.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Gingindlovu dropped 21.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Gingindlovu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		181
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		89
Residential burglary		81
Malicious damage		69
Common assault		52
Aggravated robbery		44
Business burglary		40
Rape		31
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault181205-24
All theft not mentioned elsewhere89115-26
Residential burglary81133-52
Malicious damage6951+18
Common assault5268-16
Aggravated robbery4474-30
Business burglary4052-12
Rape3143-12
Commercial crime2838-10
Culpable homicide2110+11
Attempted murder1933-14
Murder1712+5
Shoplifting1615+1
Stock-theft1410+4
Theft from vehicle1415-1
Drug-related crime1331-18
Kidnapping1321-8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1216-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1220-8
Common robbery1025-15
Arson65+1
Crimen injuria68-2
Sexual assault56-1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Public violence23-1
Contact sexual offences110
Vehicle theft13-2
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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