Isipingo Crime Statistics

Isipingo, Durban (eThekwini), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,015

+8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,662

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

100,950

Crime Breakdown — Isipingo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	435	21.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	279	13.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	224	11.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	209	10.4%
Common assault	contact	189	9.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	155	7.7%
Common robbery	contact	144	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	143	7.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	131	6.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	125	6.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	93	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	77	3.8%
Kidnapping	contact	60	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	57	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	51	2.5%
Rape	contact	41	2.0%
Murder	contact	40	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	39	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	36	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	35	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Isipingo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Isipingo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Isipingo Safe?

Isipingo has moderate safety levels.

Isipingo scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Isipingo is 2,662 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Isipingo, especially at night.

vs National Average

-13%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+8.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in Durban (eThekwini)

27/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Isipingo

In 2025, Isipingo recorded 2,015 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Isipingo is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 435 reported cases (21.6% of all crime in Isipingo), followed by Commercial Crime at 279 cases (13.8%) and Other aggravated robbery at 224 cases (11.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Isipingo has increased by 8.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Isipingo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Isipingo?

The most reported crimes in Isipingo are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (435 cases), Commercial Crime (279 cases), Other aggravated robbery (224 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Isipingo compare to other areas in Durban (eThekwini)?

Isipingo has a crime rate of 2,662 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Durban (eThekwini), Umsunduzi is safer with a rate of 375 per 100k.

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