Msinga Crime Statistics
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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
672
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 13.2%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-29) while Serious assault increased (+45).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 129 |
| Rape | 61 |
| Malicious damage | 59 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 58 |
| Residential burglary | 54 |
| Murder | 48 |
| Attempted murder | 39 |
| Stock-theft | 39 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 129 | 84 | +45 |
| Rape | 61 | 49 | +12 |
| Malicious damage | 59 | 55 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 58 | 80 | -22 |
| Residential burglary | 54 | 50 | +4 |
| Murder | 48 | 55 | -7 |
| Attempted murder | 39 | 38 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 39 | 68 | -29 |
| Common assault | 33 | 37 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 30 | 51 | -21 |
| Aggravated robbery | 27 | 30 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 18 | 10 | +8 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 10 | 9 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 16 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Arson | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -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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