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Gingindlovu Crime Statistics

Gingindlovu, King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B74/100
Safe
Total Crimes
598
-24.2% vs 2024
Crime Rate
936
per 100k
Safety Score
74/100
Grade BSafe
Population
85,112

Crime Breakdown — Gingindlovu (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact16427.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious9515.9%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty7712.9%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related6811.4%
Common assaultcontact528.7%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty406.7%
Commercial Crimeother-serious315.2%
Rapecontact294.8%
Culpable homicideother-serious274.5%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious274.5%
Stock Theftproperty193.2%
Attempted murdercontact172.8%
Murdercontact172.8%
Shopliftingother-serious172.8%
Kidnappingcontact162.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected152.5%
Common robberycontact122.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty122.0%
Drug-Related Crimedetected111.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected111.8%
Arsoncontact-related81.3%
Robbery at residential premisescontact81.3%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact50.8%
Sexual Assaultcontact50.8%
Carjackingcontact40.7%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related40.7%
Public violencecontact-related30.5%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact10.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty10.2%
Truck hijackingcontact10.2%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%

Gingindlovu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gingindlovu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gingindlovu Safe?

Yes, Gingindlovu is relatively safe.

Gingindlovu scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 936 per 100,000 people, Gingindlovu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Gingindlovu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average
-69%
Well below average
Year-on-Year
-24.2%
Crime decreasing
Top Crime
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
27% of all crime
Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)
4/12
Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Gingindlovu

In 2025, Gingindlovu recorded 598 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gingindlovu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 164 reported cases (27.4% of all crime in Gingindlovu), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 95 cases (15.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 77 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gingindlovu has decreased by 24.2%, a positive sign for the Gingindlovu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gingindlovu?

The most reported crimes in Gingindlovu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (164 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (95 cases), Burglary at residential premises (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Gingindlovu compare to other areas in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)?

Gingindlovu has a crime rate of 936 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), Ntambanana is safer with a rate of 356 per 100k.

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