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KwaMsane Crime Statistics

Mtubatuba Precinct |Umkhanyakude
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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KwaMsane is a suburb in Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Mtubatuba precinct area (covering KwaMsane) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,075 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 2.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (123 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+46). 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

1,075

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.8%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 2.1%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mtubatuba precinct area (covering KwaMsane) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 84% above provincial median
Contact crime: 69% above provincial median
Property crime: 45% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

21

↑ 5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

436

↓ 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

184

↑ 3.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

455

↑ 9.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mtubatuba precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		123
Drug-related crime		117
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		110
Aggravated robbery		105
Serious assault		104
Residential burglary		94
Shoplifting		69
Malicious damage		51
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Other precincts in Umkhanyakude

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ezibayeni

86 crimes ↑ 10.6%

Ndumo

187 crimes ↓ 10.8%

Mkhuze

215 crimes → 0.3%

Hlabisa

268 crimes ↓ 7%

Mbazwana

362 crimes ↑ 15%

Ingwavuma

447 crimes ↑ 9.8%
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Other suburbs served by Mtubatuba 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 KwaMsane.

MtubatubaSt Lucia
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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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