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 Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 6 precincts are improving, 8 are worsening, and 2 are stable.
3.9k
Total crimes
6
Improving
8
Worsening
2
Stable
District total change
+5.0%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
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.
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).
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Weenen | -45.4% | improved |
| Amangwe | -23.1% | improved |
| Upper Tugela | -18.2% | improved |
| Ntabamhlophe | -17.3% | improved |
| Bergville | -17.1% | improved |
| Elandslaagte | -17.1% | improved |
| Besters | -16.4% | improved |
| Ezakheni | -11.3% | improved |
| Ekuvukeni | -10.4% | improved |
| Ematsheni | -6.0% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
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 | ↑ 36 → 47 |
| 2 | Upper Tugela | 68 | → 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% |
| 11 | Ntabamhlophe | 161 | ↓ 12% |
| 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 compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- 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 →