Van Reenen Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

129

+61.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

349

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Van Reenen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	24.0%
Stock Theft	property	31	24.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	14.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	15	11.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	7.0%
Common assault	contact	8	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	5.4%
Rape	contact	7	5.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	2.3%
Murder	contact	3	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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 at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Van Reenen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Van Reenen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Van Reenen Safe?

Yes, Van Reenen is relatively safe.

Van Reenen scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 349 per 100,000 people, Van Reenen sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Van Reenen can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+61.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

24% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

1/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Van Reenen

In 2025, Van Reenen recorded 129 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Van Reenen is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 31 reported cases (24.0% of all crime in Van Reenen), followed by Stock Theft at 31 cases (24.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 19 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Van Reenen has increased by 61.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Van Reenen area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Van Reenen?

The most reported crimes in Van Reenen are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (31 cases), Stock Theft (31 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Van Reenen has a crime rate of 349 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith), Van Reenen is among the safer areas.

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