Ematsheni Crime Statistics

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

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

333

-9.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

900

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Ematsheni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	77	23.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	19.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	12.9%
Common assault	contact	37	11.1%
Rape	contact	31	9.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	25	7.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	6.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	4.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.2%
Murder	contact	4	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.9%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ematsheni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ematsheni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ematsheni Safe?

Yes, Ematsheni is relatively safe.

Ematsheni scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 900 per 100,000 people, Ematsheni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ematsheni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

23% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

6/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ematsheni

In 2025, Ematsheni recorded 333 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ematsheni is Stock Theft with 77 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Ematsheni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 65 cases (19.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 43 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ematsheni has decreased by 9.5%, a positive sign for the Ematsheni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ematsheni?

The most reported crimes in Ematsheni are Stock Theft (77 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (65 cases), Burglary at residential premises (43 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ematsheni has a crime rate of 900 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)
Wembezi	49,318	344	931	B (75)
Winterton	49,318	364	983	B (73)
Besters	49,318	369	998	B (73)
Amangwe	49,318	461	1,247	B (67)
Ntabamhlophe	49,318	499	1,348	B (65)