Umzimkhulu Crime Statistics

Umzimkhulu, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

859

-9.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,843

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Umzimkhulu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	205	23.9%
Common assault	contact	101	11.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	99	11.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	81	9.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	79	9.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	59	6.9%
Rape	contact	57	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	49	5.7%
Stock Theft	property	49	5.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	5.7%
Murder	contact	29	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	24	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	2.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	20	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	16	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	9	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Umzimkhulu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umzimkhulu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umzimkhulu Safe?

Umzimkhulu has moderate safety levels.

Umzimkhulu scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Umzimkhulu is 2,843 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Umzimkhulu, especially at night.

vs National Average

-7%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

13/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Umzimkhulu

In 2025, Umzimkhulu recorded 859 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umzimkhulu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 205 reported cases (23.9% of all crime in Umzimkhulu), followed by Common assault at 101 cases (11.8%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 99 cases (11.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umzimkhulu has decreased by 9.3%, a positive sign for the Umzimkhulu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umzimkhulu?

The most reported crimes in Umzimkhulu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (205 cases), Common assault (101 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (99 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Umzimkhulu compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Umzimkhulu has a crime rate of 2,843 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Harry Gwala

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Swartberg	40,278	48	159	A (96)
Evatt	40,278	59	196	A (95)
Franklin	40,278	118	390	A (89)
Gowan Lea	40,278	185	613	A (83)
Creighton	40,278	211	698	A (80)
Donnybrook	40,278	240	794	B (78)
Himeville	40,278	298	986	B (73)
Intsikeni	40,278	327	1,082	B (70)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)