Hibberdene Crime Statistics

Hibberdene, Ugu (South Coast), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,225

-6.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,589

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Hibberdene (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	233	19.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	184	15.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	168	13.7%
Common assault	contact	147	12.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	120	9.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	117	9.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	89	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	76	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	5.6%
Rape	contact	61	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	44	3.6%
Murder	contact	43	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	40	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	32	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	2.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	23	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Hibberdene Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hibberdene Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hibberdene Safe?

No, Hibberdene has high crime levels.

Hibberdene scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hibberdene is 3,589 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hibberdene, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+17%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-6.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

19% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

14/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Hibberdene

In 2025, Hibberdene recorded 1,225 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hibberdene is Burglary at residential premises with 233 reported cases (19.0% of all crime in Hibberdene), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 184 cases (15.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 168 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hibberdene has decreased by 6.1%, a positive sign for the Hibberdene community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hibberdene?

The most reported crimes in Hibberdene are Burglary at residential premises (233 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (184 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (168 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hibberdene compare to other areas in Ugu (South Coast)?

Hibberdene has a crime rate of 3,589 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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