Ingogo Crime Statistics

Ingogo, Amajuba (Newcastle), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

131

-13.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

280

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Ingogo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	31	23.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	20.6%
Common assault	contact	23	17.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	17.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	12.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	5.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	3.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	2.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ingogo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ingogo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ingogo Safe?

Yes, Ingogo is relatively safe.

Ingogo scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 280 per 100,000 people, Ingogo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ingogo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-13.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

24% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

6/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ingogo

In 2025, Ingogo recorded 131 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ingogo is Stock Theft with 31 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Ingogo), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 27 cases (20.6%) and Common assault at 23 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ingogo has decreased by 13.8%, a positive sign for the Ingogo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ingogo?

The most reported crimes in Ingogo are Stock Theft (31 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (27 cases), Common assault (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ingogo compare to other areas in Amajuba (Newcastle)?

Ingogo has a crime rate of 280 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle), Groenvlei is safer with a rate of 122 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Groenvlei	62,492	57	122	A (98)
Kingsley	62,492	74	158	A (97)
Charlestown	62,492	101	216	A (94)
Hattingspruit	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Normandien	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Utrecht	62,492	572	1,221	B (68)
Dannhauser	62,492	1,077	2,298	D (47)
Osizweni	62,492	3,655	7,798	F (10)
Madadeni	62,492	3,930	8,385	F (8)
Newcastle	62,492	4,063	8,668	F (7)