Driving Under the Influence in Uthukela
SAPS recorded 429 driving under the influence cases across 15 Uthukela precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 273% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 12% of KwaZulu-Natal's 3,725 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 429 driving under the influence cases, up 273% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is driving under the influence rising or falling in Uthukela?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Uthukela precincts report the most driving under the influence?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Uthukela precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 207 | +491.4% |
| Estcourt | 109 | +1716.7% |
| Bergville | 26 | +44.4% |
| Ezakheni | 19 | +26.7% |
| Elandslaagte | 15 | +50% |
| Colenso | 9 | +800% |
| Ntabamhlophe | 9 | -18.2% |
| Winterton | 9 | +125% |
| Amangwe | 7 | +40% |
| Ekuvukeni | 7 | 0% |
| Wembezi | 6 | 0% |
| Besters | 2 | -50% |
| Van Reenen | 2 | -60% |
| Upper Tugela | 1 | 0% |
| Weenen | 1 | 0% |