Crime Statistics by Precinct — Uthukela

16 precincts in Uthukela — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025).

How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →

By Total Crime Volume

Total crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.

#	Precinct	Total crimes	Contact crimes	Trend
1	Van Reenen	47	21	↑ 30.6%
2	Upper Tugela	68	26	→ stable
3	Weenen	75	39	↑ 31.6%
4	Colenso	81	28	↑ 14.1%
5	Ematsheni	100	51	↓ 10.7%
6	Winterton	102	32	↓ 22.1%
7	Elandslaagte	105	38	↑ 20.7%
8	Besters	113	45	↑ 15.3%
9	Wembezi	117	50	↑ 37.6%
10	Amangwe	148	60	→ stable
11	Ntabamhlophe	161	58	↓ 12%
12	Bergville	180	54	↓ 14.7%
13	Ekuvukeni	195	93	↓ 2.5%
14	Ezakheni	402	164	↓ 9.5%
15	Estcourt	560	145	↑ 45.1%
16	Ladysmith	1,488	455	↑ 3.6%

Improving Trend

Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Jun 2025 (largest drop first).

#	Precinct	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025	Total crimes
1	Winterton	↓ 22.1%	102
2	Bergville	↓ 14.7%	180
3	Ntabamhlophe	↓ 12%	161
4	Ematsheni	↓ 10.7%	100
5	Ezakheni	↓ 9.5%	402
6	Ekuvukeni	↓ 2.5%	195

← Uthukela overview Most improved precincts in KwaZulu-Natal →

Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.