Emanguzi Crime Statistics

Emanguzi, Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

688

+3.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,366

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Emanguzi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	131	19.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	124	18.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	111	16.1%
Common assault	contact	93	13.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	7.0%
Rape	contact	45	6.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	44	6.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	37	5.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	36	5.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	4.5%
Murder	contact	25	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	16	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	15	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	9	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	7	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Abduction	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Emanguzi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Emanguzi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Emanguzi Safe?

Yes, Emanguzi is relatively safe.

Emanguzi scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,366 per 100,000 people, Emanguzi sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Emanguzi can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

8/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Emanguzi

In 2025, Emanguzi recorded 688 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Emanguzi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 131 reported cases (19.0% of all crime in Emanguzi), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 124 cases (18.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 111 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Emanguzi has increased by 3.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Emanguzi area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Emanguzi?

The most reported crimes in Emanguzi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (131 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (124 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (111 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Emanguzi compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Emanguzi has a crime rate of 1,366 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umkhanyakude, Ezibayeni is safer with a rate of 197 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umkhanyakude

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ezibayeni	67,131	99	197	A (95)
Ndumo	67,131	200	398	A (88)
Mkhuze	67,131	256	508	A (85)
Hlabisa	67,131	295	585	A (84)
Mbazwana	67,131	397	788	B (78)
Ingwavuma	67,131	486	965	B (73)
Hluhluwe	67,131	617	1,226	B (67)
Jozini	67,131	731	1,452	C (63)
Mtubatuba	67,131	1,267	2,516	D (44)
Kwamsane	67,131	1,476	2,932	D (38)