Umzinyathi Crime Statistics
Umzinyathi has 12 SAPS precincts covering 80 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 2,048 reported crimes, including 796 contact (violent) and 328 property crimes; the largest categories were Serious assault (332), Residential burglary (171), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (165). 4 precincts had more than 2% fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 7 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
796
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
328
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
4
precincts with more than 2% fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Worsening
7
precincts with more than 2% more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Umzinyathi
See how each crime type ranks across Umzinyathi 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 Umzinyathi precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 428 | ↓ 18.2% |
| Greytown | 382 | ↑ 4.9% |
| Nquthu | 372 | ↑ 14.1% |
| Msinga | 222 | ↑ 3.7% |
| Kranskop | 208 | ↑ 4.5% |
| Glencoe | 167 | ↑ 20.1% |
| Nhlanhleni | 98 | → 2% |
| Ematimatolo | 48 | ↑ 34 → 48 |
| Nondweni | 45 | ↑ 36 → 45 |
| Muden | 30 | ↓ 38 → 30 |
| Wasbank | 29 | ↓ 30 → 29 |
| Helpmekaar | 19 | ↓ 29 → 19 |
Bar = reported crimes · ↓ fewer · ↑ more · → about the same (compared with Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Umzinyathi
| Dundee | 428 | ↓ 18.2% |
|---|---|---|
| Ematimatolo | 48 | ↑ 34 → 48 |
| Glencoe | 167 | ↑ 20.1% |
| Greytown | 382 | ↑ 4.9% |
| Helpmekaar | 19 | ↓ 29 → 19 |
| Kranskop | 208 | ↑ 4.5% |
| Msinga | 222 | ↑ 3.7% |
| Muden | 30 | ↓ 38 → 30 |
| Nhlanhleni | 98 | → 2% |
| Nondweni | 45 | ↑ 36 → 45 |
| Nquthu | 372 | ↑ 14.1% |
| Wasbank | 29 | ↓ 30 → 29 |
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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.