Intsikeni Crime Statistics

Intsikeni, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

327

-14.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,082

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Intsikeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	83	25.4%
Stock Theft	property	73	22.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	64	19.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	9.8%
Rape	contact	32	9.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	7.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	6.4%
Common assault	contact	20	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	4.9%
Murder	contact	16	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Intsikeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Intsikeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Intsikeni Safe?

Yes, Intsikeni is relatively safe.

Intsikeni scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,082 per 100,000 people, Intsikeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Intsikeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

8/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Intsikeni

In 2025, Intsikeni recorded 327 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Intsikeni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 83 reported cases (25.4% of all crime in Intsikeni), followed by Stock Theft at 73 cases (22.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 64 cases (19.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Intsikeni has decreased by 14.6%, a positive sign for the Intsikeni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Intsikeni?

The most reported crimes in Intsikeni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (83 cases), Stock Theft (73 cases), Drug-Related Crime (64 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Intsikeni compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Intsikeni has a crime rate of 1,082 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Swartberg	40,278	48	159	A (96)
Evatt	40,278	59	196	A (95)
Franklin	40,278	118	390	A (89)
Gowan Lea	40,278	185	613	A (83)
Creighton	40,278	211	698	A (80)
Donnybrook	40,278	240	794	B (78)
Himeville	40,278	298	986	B (73)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)
Highflats	40,278	603	1,996	C (52)