Helpmekaar Crime Statistics

Helpmekaar, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

108

-5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

266

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Helpmekaar (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	60	55.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	14.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	11.1%
Common assault	contact	8	7.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.6%
Rape	contact	5	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	4	3.7%
Murder	contact	4	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Helpmekaar Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Helpmekaar Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Helpmekaar Safe?

Yes, Helpmekaar is relatively safe.

Helpmekaar scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 266 per 100,000 people, Helpmekaar sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Helpmekaar can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

56% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

1/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Helpmekaar

In 2025, Helpmekaar recorded 108 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Helpmekaar is Stock Theft with 60 reported cases (55.6% of all crime in Helpmekaar), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 16 cases (14.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 13 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Helpmekaar has decreased by 5.3%, a positive sign for the Helpmekaar community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Helpmekaar?

The most reported crimes in Helpmekaar are Stock Theft (60 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (16 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Helpmekaar compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Helpmekaar has a crime rate of 266 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is among the safer areas.

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