Muden Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

167

+16.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

412

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Muden (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	47	28.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	22.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	13.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	9.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	7.8%
Rape	contact	11	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	5.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	4.8%
Murder	contact	8	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	4.2%
Attempted murder	contact	5	3.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	5	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	3.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	2.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.8%
Common assault	contact	3	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Muden Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Muden Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Muden Safe?

Yes, Muden is relatively safe.

Muden scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 412 per 100,000 people, Muden sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Muden can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+16.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

28% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

5/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Muden

In 2025, Muden recorded 167 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Muden is Stock Theft with 47 reported cases (28.1% of all crime in Muden), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 37 cases (22.2%) and Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at 23 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Muden has increased by 16.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Muden area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Muden?

The most reported crimes in Muden are Stock Theft (47 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Muden compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Muden has a crime rate of 412 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)