Wasbank Crime Statistics

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

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

109

-18% vs 2024

Crime Rate

268

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Wasbank (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	27	24.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	18.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	17.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	11.0%
Common assault	contact	11	10.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	10.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	4.6%
Rape	contact	5	4.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.7%
Murder	contact	3	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	2.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common 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 of cash in transit	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%

Wasbank Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wasbank Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wasbank Safe?

Yes, Wasbank is relatively safe.

Wasbank scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 268 per 100,000 people, Wasbank sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Wasbank can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-18%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

25% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

2/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Wasbank

In 2025, Wasbank recorded 109 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wasbank is Stock Theft with 27 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Wasbank), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 20 cases (18.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 19 cases (17.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wasbank has decreased by 18%, a positive sign for the Wasbank community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wasbank?

The most reported crimes in Wasbank are Stock Theft (27 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wasbank compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Wasbank has a crime rate of 268 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)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
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)