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eMuziwezinto Crime Statistics

Umzinto Precinct |Ugu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
eMuziwezinto falls within the Umzinto police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Sezela, Umzinto.
eMuziwezinto is a suburb in Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Umzinto precinct area (covering eMuziwezinto) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,432 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (255 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+24). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,432

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 17.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Umzinto precinct area (covering eMuziwezinto) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 66% above provincial median
Contact crime: 58% above provincial median
Property crime: 3% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

28

↓ 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

576

↑ 7.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

168

↓ 16.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

688

↓ 1.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Umzinto precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		255
Common assault		188
Serious assault		160
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		158
Residential burglary		88
Malicious damage		72
Commercial crime		65
Aggravated robbery		61
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Other precincts in Ugu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mehlomnyama

290 crimes ↓ 3%

Dududu

316 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Sawoti

324 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Msinsini

330 crimes ↓ 4.1%

Paddock

490 crimes ↓ 6.1%

St Faiths

492 crimes ↓ 10.5%
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Other suburbs served by Umzinto police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to eMuziwezinto.

SezelaUmzinto
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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