Driving Under the Influence in Uthukela
SAPS recorded 429 driving under the influence cases across 15 Uthukela precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 273% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 12% of KwaZulu-Natal's 3,725 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is driving under the influence rising or falling in Uthukela?
Which Uthukela precincts report the most driving under the influence?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Uthukela precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 207 | 35 → 207 |
| Estcourt | 109 | 6 → 109 |
| Bergville | 26 | 18 → 26 |
| Ezakheni | 19 | 15 → 19 |
| Elandslaagte | 15 | 10 → 15 |
| Colenso | 9 | 1 → 9 |
| Ntabamhlophe | 9 | 11 → 9 |
| Winterton | 9 | 4 → 9 |
| Amangwe | 7 | 5 → 7 |
| Ekuvukeni | 7 | 0 → 7 |
| Wembezi | 6 | 0 → 6 |
| Besters | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Van Reenen | 2 | 5 → 2 |
| Upper Tugela | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Weenen | 1 | 1 → 1 |