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Ladysmith Precinct

Uthukela|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ladysmith remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,286 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 30.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (801 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+329). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

6,286

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 30.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ladysmith has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ladysmith precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		801
Common assault		728
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		587
Commercial crime		551
Serious assault		547
Drug-related crime		527
Crimen injuria		425
Residential burglary		367
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere801934-133
Common assault728831-103
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs587258+329
Commercial crime551485+66
Serious assault547574-27
Drug-related crime527387+140
Crimen injuria425362+63
Residential burglary367401-34
Aggravated robbery313321-8
Malicious damage254282-28
Common robbery185194-9
Theft from vehicle168265-97
Shoplifting162172-10
Business burglary131266-135
Rape105110-5
Attempted murder9998+1
Stock-theft97102-5
Murder5866-8
Kidnapping5666-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4135+6
Sexual assault2717+10
Culpable homicide2218+4
Vehicle theft1618-2
Arson711-4
Attempted sexual offences56-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children49-5
Public violence20+2
Contact sexual offences14-3
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Uthukela

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Van Reenen

149 crimes ↑ 31.9%

Weenen

308 crimes ↓ 9.4%

Upper Tugela

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Colenso

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Elandslaagte

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Ematsheni

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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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