Umzinto Crime Statistics

Umzinto, Ugu (South Coast), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,025

-8.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,005

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Umzinto (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	252	24.6%
Common assault	contact	179	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	147	14.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	140	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	84	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	69	6.7%
Rape	contact	64	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	61	6.0%
Attempted murder	contact	59	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	3.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	3.9%
Murder	contact	37	3.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	24	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	16	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Umzinto Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umzinto Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umzinto Safe?

No, Umzinto has high crime levels.

Umzinto scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Umzinto is 3,005 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Umzinto, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-2%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-8.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

11/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Umzinto

In 2025, Umzinto recorded 1,025 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umzinto is Drug-Related Crime with 252 reported cases (24.6% of all crime in Umzinto), followed by Common assault at 179 cases (17.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 147 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umzinto has decreased by 8.9%, a positive sign for the Umzinto community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umzinto?

The most reported crimes in Umzinto are Drug-Related Crime (252 cases), Common assault (179 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (147 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Umzinto compare to other areas in Ugu (South Coast)?

Umzinto has a crime rate of 3,005 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ugu (South Coast)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Weza	45,494	0	0	N/A (0)
Mehlomnyama	45,494	224	657	A (82)
Sawoti	45,494	250	732	B (79)
Dududu	45,494	253	741	B (79)
Msinsini	45,494	258	756	B (78)
Paddock	45,494	360	1,055	B (72)
St Faiths	45,494	372	1,090	B (70)
Southport	45,494	451	1,321	B (66)
Port Edward	45,494	664	1,945	C (52)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)