Uthukela Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 16 precincts in Uthukela
District Overview
The big picture for Uthukela
Uthukela has 16 police precincts reporting a combined 3,942 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 6 precincts are improving, 8 are worsening, and 2 are stable.
3.9k
Total crimes
6
Improving
8
Worsening
2
Stable
District avg. trend
+7.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Provincial avg. trend
+3.5%
KwaZulu-Natal average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 16 precincts in Uthukela.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Uthukela are moving the most?
Of 16 precincts, 6 saw crime decrease and 8 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Weenen | -46.8% | improved |
| Bergville | -36.2% | improved |
| Upper Tugela | -34.1% | improved |
| Ekuvukeni | -31.0% | improved |
| Ezakheni | -24.2% | improved |
| Besters | -22.2% | improved |
| Amangwe | -21.5% | improved |
| Ntabamhlophe | -16.8% | improved |
| Elandslaagte | -13.2% | improved |
| Ematsheni | -10.7% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
Precinct Rankings
All 16 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Uthukela ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Reenen | 47 | ↑30.6% |
| 2 | Upper Tugela | 68 | →0.0% |
| 3 | Weenen | 75 | ↑31.6% |
| 4 | Colenso | 81 | ↑14.1% |
| 5 | Ematsheni | 100 | ↓10.7% |
| 6 | Winterton | 102 | ↓22.1% |
| 7 | Elandslaagte | 105 | ↑20.7% |
| 8 | Besters | 113 | ↑15.3% |
| 9 | Wembezi | 117 | ↑37.6% |
| 10 | Amangwe | 148 | →2.0% |
| 11 | Ntabamhlophe | 161 | ↓12.0% |
| 12 | Bergville | 180 | ↓14.7% |
| 13 | Ekuvukeni | 195 | ↓2.5% |
| 14 | Ezakheni | 402 | ↓9.5% |
| 15 | Estcourt | 560 | ↑45.1% |
| 16 | Ladysmith | 1,488 | ↑3.6% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 16 precincts in Uthukela, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change vs prior year uses the period: 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →