Glencoe Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

464

+12.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,144

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Glencoe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	89	19.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	85	18.3%
Common assault	contact	81	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	75	16.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	63	13.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	7.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	5.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	4.3%
Stock Theft	property	17	3.7%
Rape	contact	16	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	5	1.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Glencoe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Glencoe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Glencoe Safe?

Yes, Glencoe is relatively safe.

Glencoe scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,144 per 100,000 people, Glencoe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Glencoe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

7/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Glencoe

In 2025, Glencoe recorded 464 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Glencoe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 89 reported cases (19.2% of all crime in Glencoe), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 85 cases (18.3%) and Common assault at 81 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Glencoe has increased by 12.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Glencoe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Glencoe?

The most reported crimes in Glencoe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (89 cases), Burglary at residential premises (85 cases), Common assault (81 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Glencoe compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Glencoe has a crime rate of 1,144 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)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
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)