Utrecht Crime Statistics

Utrecht, Amajuba (Newcastle), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

572

-20.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,221

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

62,492

Crime Breakdown — Utrecht (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	129	22.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	95	16.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	84	14.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	13.8%
Common assault	contact	75	13.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	69	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	9.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	28	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	4.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	15	2.6%
Rape	contact	15	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.4%
Murder	contact	7	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.9%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Utrecht Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Utrecht Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Utrecht Safe?

Yes, Utrecht is relatively safe.

Utrecht scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,221 per 100,000 people, Utrecht sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Utrecht can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

23% of all crime

Rank in Amajuba (Newcastle)

7/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Utrecht

In 2025, Utrecht recorded 572 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Utrecht is Stock Theft with 129 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Utrecht), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 95 cases (16.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 84 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Utrecht has decreased by 20.3%, a positive sign for the Utrecht community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Utrecht?

The most reported crimes in Utrecht are Stock Theft (129 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (95 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (84 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Utrecht compare to other areas in Amajuba (Newcastle)?

Utrecht has a crime rate of 1,221 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle), Groenvlei is safer with a rate of 122 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amajuba (Newcastle)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Groenvlei	62,492	57	122	A (98)
Kingsley	62,492	74	158	A (97)
Charlestown	62,492	101	216	A (94)
Hattingspruit	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Normandien	62,492	114	243	A (94)
Ingogo	62,492	131	280	A (92)
Dannhauser	62,492	1,077	2,298	D (47)
Osizweni	62,492	3,655	7,798	F (10)
Madadeni	62,492	3,930	8,385	F (8)
Newcastle	62,492	4,063	8,668	F (7)