Uthukela Crime Statistics
Uthukela has 16 SAPS precincts covering 87 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 3,942 reported crimes, including 1,359 contact (violent) and 576 property crimes; the largest categories were Serious assault (473), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (429), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (403). 6 precincts had more than 2% fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 8 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
1,359
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
576
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
6
precincts with more than 2% fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Worsening
8
precincts with more than 2% more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Uthukela
See how each crime type ranks across Uthukela 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 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 | ↑ 36 → 47 |
Bar = reported crimes · ↓ fewer · ↑ more · → about the same (compared with Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Uthukela
| Amangwe | 148 | → 2% |
|---|---|---|
| Bergville | 180 | ↓ 14.7% |
| Besters | 113 | ↑ 15.3% |
| Colenso | 81 | ↑ 14.1% |
| Ekuvukeni | 195 | ↓ 2.5% |
| Elandslaagte | 105 | ↑ 20.7% |
| Ematsheni | 100 | ↓ 10.7% |
| Estcourt | 560 | ↑ 45.1% |
| Ezakheni | 402 | ↓ 9.5% |
| Ladysmith | 1,488 | ↑ 3.6% |
| Ntabamhlophe | 161 | ↓ 12% |
| Upper Tugela | 68 | → 0% |
| Van Reenen | 47 | ↑ 36 → 47 |
| Weenen | 75 | ↑ 31.6% |
| Wembezi | 117 | ↑ 37.6% |
| Winterton | 102 | ↓ 22.1% |
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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.