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 the latest period. Of these, 4 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
2.0k
Total crimes
4
Improving
7
Worsening
1
Stable
District avg. trend
+2.9%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Provincial avg. trend
+3.5%
KwaZulu-Natal average
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.
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Helpmekaar | -63.1% | improved |
| Ematimatolo | -44.0% | improved |
| Muden | -40.6% | improved |
| Wasbank | -25.6% | improved |
| Msinga | -20.0% | improved |
| Nhlanhleni | -11.1% | improved |
| Dundee | -6.3% | improved |
| Greytown | +5.2% | worsened |
| Kranskop | +21.6% | worsened |
| Nondweni | +40.6% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
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 | ↓34.5% |
| 2 | Wasbank | 29 | ↓3.3% |
| 3 | Muden | 30 | ↓21.1% |
| 4 | Nondweni | 45 | ↑25.0% |
| 5 | Ematimatolo | 48 | ↑41.2% |
| 6 | Nhlanhleni | 98 | →2.0% |
| 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 vs prior year uses the period: 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- 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
- Full methodology →