Babanango Crime Statistics

Babanango, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

260

-2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

552

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Babanango (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	72	27.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	57	21.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	12.7%
Common assault	contact	24	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	6.5%
Murder	contact	16	6.2%
Rape	contact	15	5.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	11	4.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	4.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Babanango Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Babanango Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Babanango Safe?

Yes, Babanango is relatively safe.

Babanango scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 552 per 100,000 people, Babanango sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Babanango can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

28% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

6/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Babanango

In 2025, Babanango recorded 260 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Babanango is Stock Theft with 72 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Babanango), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 57 cases (21.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 33 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Babanango has decreased by 2.3%, a positive sign for the Babanango community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Babanango?

The most reported crimes in Babanango are Stock Theft (72 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (57 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Babanango compare to other areas in Zululand?

Babanango has a crime rate of 552 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Zululand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Magudu	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Mpungamhlophe	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Ngome	62,853	151	320	A (91)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Gluckstadt	62,853	291	617	A (83)
Mahlabathini	62,853	413	877	B (76)
Hlobane	62,853	706	1,497	C (61)
Paulpietersburg	62,853	1,000	2,121	C (50)
Mondlo	62,853	1,334	2,830	D (40)