Rape in Uthukela
SAPS recorded 527 rape cases across 16 Uthukela precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 2.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 6% of KwaZulu-Natal's 8,186 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 151 rape cases, up 20.8% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Uthukela?
Which Uthukela precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 16 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Uthukela precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 105 | -4.5% |
| Ezakheni | 66 | -14.3% |
| Ekuvukeni | 54 | -11.5% |
| Estcourt | 51 | +15.9% |
| Bergville | 42 | -14.3% |
| Amangwe | 34 | -17.1% |
| Ntabamhlophe | 32 | -8.6% |
| Ematsheni | 26 | +18.2% |
| Wembezi | 26 | +4% |
| Besters | 22 | +83.3% |
| Weenen | 19 | +35.7% |
| Elandslaagte | 18 | +100% |
| Winterton | 10 | +11.1% |
| Colenso | 9 | -18.2% |
| Upper Tugela | 8 | -61.9% |
| Van Reenen | 5 | 0% |