Ematimatolo Crime Statistics

Ematimatolo, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

115

-31.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

283

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Ematimatolo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	30.4%
Common assault	contact	16	13.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	13.9%
Rape	contact	15	13.0%
Murder	contact	12	10.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	9.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	6.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	4.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.9%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.9%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ematimatolo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ematimatolo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ematimatolo Safe?

Yes, Ematimatolo is relatively safe.

Ematimatolo scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 283 per 100,000 people, Ematimatolo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ematimatolo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-31.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

3/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ematimatolo

In 2025, Ematimatolo recorded 115 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ematimatolo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 35 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Ematimatolo), followed by Common assault at 16 cases (13.9%) and Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at 16 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ematimatolo has decreased by 31.5%, a positive sign for the Ematimatolo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ematimatolo?

The most reported crimes in Ematimatolo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Common assault (16 cases), Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ematimatolo compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Ematimatolo has a crime rate of 283 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)