Umzinyathi Crime Statistics
Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
6,452
2.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
994
Population
649,260
Precincts
12
Is Umzinyathi Safe?
Umzinyathi recorded a crime rate of 994 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 62% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 12 police precincts in Umzinyathi, 7 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 3 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Umzinyathi
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 54,105 | 1,517 | 3,739 | F (29) |
| Greytown | 54,105 | 1,181 | 2,911 | D (39) |
| Nquthu | 54,105 | 1,011 | 2,491 | D (44) |
| Msinga | 54,105 | 757 | 1,865 | C (54) |
| Kranskop | 54,105 | 606 | 1,493 | C (61) |
| Glencoe | 54,105 | 464 | 1,144 | B (69) |
| Nhlanhleni | 54,105 | 296 | 730 | A (80) |
| Muden | 54,105 | 167 | 412 | A (88) |
| Nondweni | 54,105 | 121 | 298 | A (91) |
| Ematimatolo | 54,105 | 115 | 283 | A (92) |
Umzinyathi Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Umzinyathi Crime Breakdown (2025)
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