Amangwe Crime Statistics

Amangwe, Uthukela (Ladysmith), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

461

-3.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,247

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Amangwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	95	20.6%
Stock Theft	property	80	17.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	69	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	11.3%
Rape	contact	39	8.5%
Common assault	contact	33	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	6.9%
Murder	contact	32	6.9%
Attempted murder	contact	29	6.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	5.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	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%

Amangwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Amangwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Amangwe Safe?

Yes, Amangwe is relatively safe.

Amangwe scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,247 per 100,000 people, Amangwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Amangwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-59%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

10/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Amangwe

In 2025, Amangwe recorded 461 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Amangwe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 95 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Amangwe), followed by Stock Theft at 80 cases (17.4%) and Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at 69 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Amangwe has decreased by 3.8%, a positive sign for the Amangwe community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Amangwe?

The most reported crimes in Amangwe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (95 cases), Stock Theft (80 cases), Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (69 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Amangwe compare to other areas in Uthukela (Ladysmith)?

Amangwe has a crime rate of 1,247 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith), Van Reenen is safer with a rate of 349 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Van Reenen	49,318	129	349	A (90)
Weenen	49,318	233	631	A (82)
Upper Tugela	49,318	240	649	A (82)
Colenso	49,318	282	762	B (78)
Elandslaagte	49,318	317	858	B (76)
Ematsheni	49,318	333	900	B (75)
Wembezi	49,318	344	931	B (75)
Winterton	49,318	364	983	B (73)
Besters	49,318	369	998	B (73)
Ntabamhlophe	49,318	499	1,348	B (65)