Ezibayeni Crime Statistics

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

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+16.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

197

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Ezibayeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	31.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	16.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	15.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	11.1%
Rape	contact	11	11.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	8.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	5.1%
Attempted murder	contact	4	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	4.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	4.0%
Common assault	contact	3	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	3.0%
Murder	contact	3	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	3.0%
Stock Theft	property	3	3.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ezibayeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ezibayeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ezibayeni Safe?

Yes, Ezibayeni is relatively safe.

Ezibayeni scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 197 per 100,000 people, Ezibayeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ezibayeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+16.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

1/11

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ezibayeni

In 2025, Ezibayeni recorded 99 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ezibayeni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 31 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Ezibayeni), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (16.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ezibayeni has increased by 16.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ezibayeni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ezibayeni?

The most reported crimes in Ezibayeni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (31 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ezibayeni compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Ezibayeni has a crime rate of 197 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umkhanyakude, Ezibayeni is among the safer areas.

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Other Precincts in Umkhanyakude

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Emanguzi	67,131	688	1,366	B (65)
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)