Hlabisa Crime Statistics

Hlabisa, Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

295

-10.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

585

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Hlabisa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	89	30.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	13.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	11.9%
Common assault	contact	25	8.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	21	7.1%
Rape	contact	19	6.4%
Attempted murder	contact	16	5.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	5.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	5.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	5.4%
Murder	contact	16	5.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	11	3.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	3.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	2.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	2.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hlabisa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hlabisa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hlabisa Safe?

Yes, Hlabisa is relatively safe.

Hlabisa scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 585 per 100,000 people, Hlabisa sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hlabisa can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-81%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

4/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hlabisa

In 2025, Hlabisa recorded 295 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hlabisa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 89 reported cases (30.2% of all crime in Hlabisa), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 39 cases (13.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hlabisa has decreased by 10.9%, a positive sign for the Hlabisa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hlabisa?

The most reported crimes in Hlabisa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (89 cases), Burglary at residential premises (39 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hlabisa compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Hlabisa has a crime rate of 585 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umkhanyakude, Ezibayeni is safer with a rate of 197 per 100k.

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Ezibayeni	67,131	99	197	A (95)
Ndumo	67,131	200	398	A (88)
Mkhuze	67,131	256	508	A (85)
Mbazwana	67,131	397	788	B (78)
Ingwavuma	67,131	486	965	B (73)
Hluhluwe	67,131	617	1,226	B (67)
Emanguzi	67,131	688	1,366	B (65)
Jozini	67,131	731	1,452	C (63)
Mtubatuba	67,131	1,267	2,516	D (44)
Kwamsane	67,131	1,476	2,932	D (38)