Umzinyathi Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 12 precincts in Umzinyathi
District Overview
The big picture for Umzinyathi
Umzinyathi has 12 police precincts reporting a combined 2,048 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 4 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
2.0k
Total crimes
4
Improving
7
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
+0.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 12 precincts in Umzinyathi.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Umzinyathi are moving the most?
Of 12 precincts, 4 saw crime decrease and 7 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
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).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Ematimatolo | -52.2% | improved |
| Helpmekaar | -29.6% | improved |
| Nhlanhleni | -12.9% | improved |
| Msinga | -9.1% | improved |
| Wasbank | -1.9% | stable |
| Muden | +0.5% | stable |
| Dundee | +8.0% | worsened |
| Greytown | +9.0% | worsened |
| Kranskop | +22.1% | worsened |
| Nondweni | +28.1% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 12 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Umzinyathi ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helpmekaar | 19 | ↓ 29 → 19 |
| 2 | Wasbank | 29 | ↓ 30 → 29 |
| 3 | Muden | 30 | ↓ 38 → 30 |
| 4 | Nondweni | 45 | ↑ 36 → 45 |
| 5 | Ematimatolo | 48 | ↑ 34 → 48 |
| 6 | Nhlanhleni | 98 | → 2% |
| 7 | Glencoe | 167 | ↑ 20.1% |
| 8 | Kranskop | 208 | ↑ 4.5% |
| 9 | Msinga | 222 | ↑ 3.7% |
| 10 | Nquthu | 372 | ↑ 14.1% |
| 11 | Greytown | 382 | ↑ 4.9% |
| 12 | Dundee | 428 | ↓ 18.2% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 12 precincts in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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