Kingsley Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-33.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

158

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Kingsley (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	24	32.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	21.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	17.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	12.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	10.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	6.8%
Common assault	contact	5	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	4.1%
Rape	contact	3	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.4%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	1.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%

Kingsley Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kingsley Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kingsley Safe?

Yes, Kingsley is relatively safe.

Kingsley scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 158 per 100,000 people, Kingsley sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kingsley can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-33.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

32% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

2/11

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kingsley

In 2025, Kingsley recorded 74 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kingsley is Stock Theft with 24 reported cases (32.4% of all crime in Kingsley), followed by Crimen Injuria at 16 cases (21.6%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 13 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kingsley has decreased by 33.3%, a positive sign for the Kingsley community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kingsley?

The most reported crimes in Kingsley are Stock Theft (24 cases), Crimen Injuria (16 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kingsley has a crime rate of 158 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)
Charlestown	62,492	101	216	A (94)
Hattingspruit	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Normandien	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Ingogo	62,492	131	280	A (92)
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)