Uthukela (Ladysmith) Crime Statistics
Uthukela (Ladysmith), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
12,503
0.2%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,584
Population
789,088
Precincts
16
Is Uthukela (Ladysmith) Safe?
Uthukela (Ladysmith) recorded a crime rate of 1,584 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 39.4% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 16 police precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith), 11 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 3 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 0.2% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | 49,318 | 4,605 | 12,450 | F (2) |
| Estcourt | 49,318 | 1,513 | 4,090 | F (25) |
| Ezakheni | 49,318 | 1,366 | 3,692 | F (29) |
| Ekuvukeni | 49,318 | 754 | 2,038 | C (51) |
| Bergville | 49,318 | 694 | 1,876 | C (54) |
| Ntabamhlophe | 49,318 | 499 | 1,348 | B (65) |
| Amangwe | 49,318 | 461 | 1,247 | B (67) |
| Besters | 49,318 | 369 | 998 | B (73) |
| Winterton | 49,318 | 364 | 983 | B (73) |
| Wembezi | 49,318 | 344 | 931 | B (75) |
Uthukela (Ladysmith) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Uthukela (Ladysmith) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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