Mkhuze Crime Statistics

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

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

256

-1.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

508

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Mkhuze (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	52	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	44	17.2%
Common assault	contact	39	15.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	11.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	7.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	19	7.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	7.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	7.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.1%
Stock Theft	property	13	5.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	4.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	3.1%
Rape	contact	8	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.6%
Murder	contact	3	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Mkhuze Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mkhuze Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mkhuze Safe?

Yes, Mkhuze is relatively safe.

Mkhuze scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 508 per 100,000 people, Mkhuze sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mkhuze can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

3/11

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mkhuze

In 2025, Mkhuze recorded 256 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mkhuze is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 52 reported cases (20.3% of all crime in Mkhuze), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 44 cases (17.2%) and Common assault at 39 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mkhuze has decreased by 1.9%, a positive sign for the Mkhuze community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mkhuze?

The most reported crimes in Mkhuze are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (52 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (44 cases), Common assault (39 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mkhuze compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Mkhuze has a crime rate of 508 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)
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)