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Manguzi Crime Statistics

Emanguzi Precinct |Umkhanyakude
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Manguzi falls within the Emanguzi police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: KwaNgwanase.
Manguzi is a suburb in Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Emanguzi precinct area (covering Manguzi) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 909 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (130 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+55). 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

Moderate

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

909

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.4%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 16.8%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Emanguzi precinct area (covering Manguzi) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 6% above provincial median
Contact crime: 1% above provincial median
Property crime: 31% 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

↑ 75% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

369

↓ 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

119

↓ 33.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

421

↑ 22.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Emanguzi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		130
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		113
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		109
Common assault		102
Residential burglary		47
Commercial crime		47
Rape		45
Business burglary		43
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Other precincts in Umkhanyakude

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ezibayeni

125 crimes ↑ 11.6%

Ndumo

269 crimes → 0.4%

Mkhuze

352 crimes ↑ 2%

Hlabisa

380 crimes ↓ 12.2%

Mbazwana

537 crimes ↑ 18.5%

Ingwavuma

668 crimes ↑ 11%
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Other suburbs served by Emanguzi police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

KwaNgwanase
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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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