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Elandslaagte Crime Statistics

Elandslaagte Precinct |Uthukela
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Elandslaagte falls within the Elandslaagte police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Elandslaagte is a suburb in Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Elandslaagte precinct area (covering Elandslaagte) increased 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 277 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (48 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+35). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

277

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 2.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 13.5%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Elandslaagte precinct area (covering Elandslaagte) rose 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 53% below provincial median
Contact crime: 50% below provincial median
Property crime: 46% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

Violent crime

129

↓ 2.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

69

↓ 2.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

79

↑ 19.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Elandslaagte precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		48
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		42
Serious assault		39
Stock-theft		27
Residential burglary		23
Business burglary		16
Rape		16
Malicious damage		14
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Other precincts in Uthukela

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Reenen

116 crimes ↑ 91.4%

Weenen

211 crimes ↓ 5.4%

Upper Tugela

224 crimes ↓ 9.9%

Colenso

243 crimes ↑ 61.2%

Winterton

253 crimes ↑ 12.7%

Wembezi

300 crimes ↓ 12.5%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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