Mbazwana Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

397

+16.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

788

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Mbazwana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	141	35.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	15.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	55	13.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	8.8%
Rape	contact	33	8.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	7.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	21	5.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	5.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	4.0%
Common assault	contact	13	3.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	3.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	8	2.0%
Murder	contact	8	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	5	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	5	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.8%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	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%

Mbazwana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbazwana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbazwana Safe?

Yes, Mbazwana is relatively safe.

Mbazwana scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 788 per 100,000 people, Mbazwana sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mbazwana can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-74%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+16.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

36% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

5/11

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mbazwana

In 2025, Mbazwana recorded 397 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbazwana is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 141 reported cases (35.5% of all crime in Mbazwana), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 63 cases (15.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 55 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mbazwana has increased by 16.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mbazwana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbazwana?

The most reported crimes in Mbazwana are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (141 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (55 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mbazwana compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Mbazwana has a crime rate of 788 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)
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)