Umkhanyakude Crime Statistics
Umkhanyakude has 11 SAPS precincts covering 58 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 2,050 reported crimes, including 851 contact (violent) and 301 property crimes; the largest categories were Serious assault (317), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (243), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (203). 1 precinct had more than 2% fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 10 had more than 2% more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
851
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
301
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
1
precinct with more than 2% fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Worsening
10
precincts with more than 2% more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Umkhanyakude
See how each crime type ranks across Umkhanyakude precincts.
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Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
How much crime is reported in each Umkhanyakude precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mtubatuba | 400 | ↑ 8.4% |
| Kwamsane | 386 | ↓ 4.5% |
| Jozini | 257 | ↑ 14.2% |
| Emanguzi | 234 | ↑ 9.9% |
| Hluhluwe | 205 | ↑ 5.1% |
| Ingwavuma | 161 | ↑ 18.4% |
| Mkhuze | 115 | ↑ 43.8% |
| Mbazwana | 106 | ↑ 8.2% |
| Hlabisa | 85 | ↑ 11.8% |
| Ndumo | 68 | ↑ 33.3% |
| Ezibayeni | 33 | ↑ 30 → 33 |
Bar = reported crimes · ↓ fewer · ↑ more · → about the same (compared with Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Umkhanyakude
| Emanguzi | 234 | ↑ 9.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Ezibayeni | 33 | ↑ 30 → 33 |
| Hlabisa | 85 | ↑ 11.8% |
| Hluhluwe | 205 | ↑ 5.1% |
| Ingwavuma | 161 | ↑ 18.4% |
| Jozini | 257 | ↑ 14.2% |
| Kwamsane | 386 | ↓ 4.5% |
| Mbazwana | 106 | ↑ 8.2% |
| Mkhuze | 115 | ↑ 43.8% |
| Mtubatuba | 400 | ↑ 8.4% |
| Ndumo | 68 | ↑ 33.3% |
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.