Kranskop Crime Statistics

Kranskop, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C61/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

606

-4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,493

per 100k

Safety Score

61/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Kranskop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	152	25.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	85	14.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	72	11.9%
Common assault	contact	68	11.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	51	8.4%
Stock Theft	property	51	8.4%
Attempted murder	contact	37	6.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	6.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	36	5.9%
Murder	contact	33	5.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	4.8%
Rape	contact	29	4.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	28	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	4.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.5%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kranskop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kranskop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kranskop Safe?

Kranskop has moderate safety levels.

Kranskop scores 61/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Kranskop is 1,493 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kranskop, especially at night.

vs National Average

-51%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

8/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kranskop

In 2025, Kranskop recorded 606 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kranskop is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 152 reported cases (25.1% of all crime in Kranskop), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 85 cases (14.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 72 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kranskop has decreased by 4%, a positive sign for the Kranskop community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kranskop?

The most reported crimes in Kranskop are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (152 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (85 cases), Drug-Related Crime (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kranskop compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Kranskop has a crime rate of 1,493 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)