Msinga Crime Statistics

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

C54/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

757

-4.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,865

per 100k

Safety Score

54/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Msinga (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	172	22.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	89	11.8%
Rape	contact	81	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	79	10.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	77	10.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	72	9.5%
Murder	contact	64	8.5%
Attempted murder	contact	52	6.9%
Stock Theft	property	52	6.9%
Common assault	contact	44	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	39	5.2%
Common robbery	contact	24	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	13	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Msinga Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Msinga Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Msinga Safe?

Msinga has moderate safety levels.

Msinga scores 54/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Msinga is 1,865 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Msinga, especially at night.

vs National Average

-39%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

9/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Msinga

In 2025, Msinga recorded 757 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Msinga is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 172 reported cases (22.7% of all crime in Msinga), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 89 cases (11.8%) and Rape at 81 cases (10.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Msinga has decreased by 4.2%, a positive sign for the Msinga community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Msinga?

The most reported crimes in Msinga are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (172 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (89 cases), Rape (81 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Msinga compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Msinga has a crime rate of 1,865 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)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)