Kwamsane Crime Statistics

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

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,476

+2.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,932

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Kwamsane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	313	21.2%
Common assault	contact	217	14.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	211	14.3%
Stock Theft	property	141	9.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	140	9.5%
Rape	contact	99	6.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	96	6.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	87	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	81	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	73	4.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	71	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	64	4.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	63	4.3%
Attempted murder	contact	57	3.9%
Murder	contact	40	2.7%
Common robbery	contact	29	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	28	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kwamsane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwamsane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwamsane Safe?

No, Kwamsane has high crime levels.

Kwamsane scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kwamsane is 2,932 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwamsane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-4%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+2.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

11/11

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kwamsane

In 2025, Kwamsane recorded 1,476 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwamsane is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 313 reported cases (21.2% of all crime in Kwamsane), followed by Common assault at 217 cases (14.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 211 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwamsane has increased by 2.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kwamsane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwamsane?

The most reported crimes in Kwamsane are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (313 cases), Common assault (217 cases), Burglary at residential premises (211 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kwamsane compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Kwamsane has a crime rate of 2,932 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)
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)