Msinsini Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

258

+2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

756

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Msinsini (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	26.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	11.2%
Rape	contact	29	11.2%
Common assault	contact	27	10.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	8.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	8.1%
Stock Theft	property	20	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	7.4%
Attempted murder	contact	15	5.8%
Kidnapping	contact	12	4.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.2%
Murder	contact	3	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Msinsini Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Msinsini Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Msinsini Safe?

Yes, Msinsini is relatively safe.

Msinsini scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 756 per 100,000 people, Msinsini sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Msinsini can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

4/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Msinsini

In 2025, Msinsini recorded 258 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Msinsini is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 67 reported cases (26.0% of all crime in Msinsini), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 37 cases (14.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (11.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Msinsini has increased by 2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Msinsini area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Msinsini?

The most reported crimes in Msinsini are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (67 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (37 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Msinsini has a crime rate of 756 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ugu (South Coast)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Weza	45,494	0	0	N/A (0)
Mehlomnyama	45,494	224	657	A (82)
Sawoti	45,494	250	732	B (79)
Dududu	45,494	253	741	B (79)
Paddock	45,494	360	1,055	B (72)
St Faiths	45,494	372	1,090	B (70)
Southport	45,494	451	1,321	B (66)
Port Edward	45,494	664	1,945	C (52)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)