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Msinsini Crime Statistics

Ugu|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Msinsini decreased 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 330 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (55 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-22). 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

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

330

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 12.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Msinsini dropped 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Msinsini precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
55
Aggravated robbery
33
Business burglary
31
Residential burglary
28
Common assault
27
Rape
27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
22
Stock-theft
21
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault5577-22
Aggravated robbery3328+5
Business burglary3132-1
Residential burglary2826+2
Common assault2723+4
Rape2726+1
All theft not mentioned elsewhere2235-13
Stock-theft217+14
Malicious damage1826-8
Attempted murder177+10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs103+7
Kidnapping104+6
Common robbery65+1
Murder410-6
Sexual assault440
Drug-related crime32+1
Arson24-2
Commercial crime24-2
Culpable homicide25-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition28-6
Vehicle theft23-1
Theft from vehicle220
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Crimen injuria000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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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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