Hluhluwe Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

617

+2.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,226

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Hluhluwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	183	29.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	79	12.8%
Common assault	contact	72	11.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	7.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	6.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	6.3%
Rape	contact	39	6.3%
Attempted murder	contact	36	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	5.8%
Stock Theft	property	36	5.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	4.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	2.8%
Murder	contact	16	2.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	9	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hluhluwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hluhluwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hluhluwe Safe?

Yes, Hluhluwe is relatively safe.

Hluhluwe scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,226 per 100,000 people, Hluhluwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hluhluwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

7/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hluhluwe

In 2025, Hluhluwe recorded 617 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hluhluwe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 183 reported cases (29.7% of all crime in Hluhluwe), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 79 cases (12.8%) and Common assault at 72 cases (11.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hluhluwe has increased by 2.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hluhluwe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hluhluwe?

The most reported crimes in Hluhluwe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (183 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (79 cases), Common assault (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hluhluwe compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Hluhluwe has a crime rate of 1,226 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)
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)