Uthukela Crime Statistics
Uthukela has 16 SAPS precincts covering 34 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 6,040 contact crimes and 2,788 property crimes were reported. 8 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 6 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
6,040
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
2,788
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
8
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
6
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Uthukela
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How much crime is reported in each Uthukela precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 6,286 | →0.1% |
| Estcourt | 2,056 | ↑4.5% |
| Ezakheni | 1,881 | ↑17.1% |
| Ekuvukeni | 1,012 | ↓6.9% |
| Bergville | 936 | ↑17.4% |
| Ntabamhlophe | 640 | →0.8% |
| Amangwe | 580 | ↓7.1% |
| Besters | 486 | ↓4.5% |
| Winterton | 482 | ↑22% |
| Wembezi | 480 | ↓4.6% |
| Ematsheni | 421 | ↓9.9% |
| Elandslaagte | 401 | ↓7.8% |
| Colenso | 363 | ↑33.9% |
| Upper Tugela | 338 | ↓5.6% |
| Weenen | 308 | ↓9.4% |
| Van Reenen | 149 | ↑31.9% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 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 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.