Uthukela Crime Statistics
Uthukela has 16 SAPS precincts covering 87 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026, 1,359 contact crimes and 576 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 8 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
1,359
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
576
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
8
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Uthukela
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How much crime is reported in each Uthukela precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 1,488 | ↑3.6% |
| Estcourt | 560 | ↑45.1% |
| Ezakheni | 402 | ↓9.5% |
| Ekuvukeni | 195 | ↓2.5% |
| Bergville | 180 | ↓14.7% |
| Ntabamhlophe | 161 | ↓12% |
| Amangwe | 148 | →2% |
| Wembezi | 117 | ↑37.6% |
| Besters | 113 | ↑15.3% |
| Elandslaagte | 105 | ↑20.7% |
| Winterton | 102 | ↓22.1% |
| Ematsheni | 100 | ↓10.7% |
| Colenso | 81 | ↑14.1% |
| Weenen | 75 | ↑31.6% |
| Upper Tugela | 68 | →0% |
| Van Reenen | 47 | ↑30.6% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Uthukela
Amangwe
Bergville
Besters
Colenso
Ekuvukeni
Elandslaagte
Ematsheni
Estcourt
Ezakheni
Ladysmith
Ntabamhlophe
Upper Tugela
Van Reenen
Weenen
Wembezi
Winterton
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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.