Wembezi Crime Statistics

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

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

344

-6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

931

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Wembezi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	99	28.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	14.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	47	13.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	13.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	25	7.3%
Common assault	contact	24	7.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	6.7%
Rape	contact	21	6.1%
Stock Theft	property	17	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	4.4%
Murder	contact	12	3.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wembezi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wembezi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wembezi Safe?

Yes, Wembezi is relatively safe.

Wembezi scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 931 per 100,000 people, Wembezi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Wembezi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-70%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

7/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wembezi

In 2025, Wembezi recorded 344 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wembezi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 99 reported cases (28.8% of all crime in Wembezi), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 49 cases (14.2%) and Drug-Related Crime at 47 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wembezi has decreased by 6%, a positive sign for the Wembezi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wembezi?

The most reported crimes in Wembezi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (99 cases), Burglary at residential premises (49 cases), Drug-Related Crime (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Wembezi has a crime rate of 931 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)
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)