Murder in Umzinyathi
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 53 murder cases across 11 Umzinyathi precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 31.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 4% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,179 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Umzinyathi?
Which Umzinyathi precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Umzinyathi precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Msinga | 14 | 15 → 14 |
| Greytown | 11 | 14 → 11 |
| Kranskop | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Glencoe | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Muden | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Ematimatolo | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Nhlanhleni | 3 | 11 → 3 |
| Dundee | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Nquthu | 2 | 10 → 2 |
| Nondweni | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Wasbank | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Helpmekaar | 0 | 1 → 0 |