Nquthu Crime Statistics

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

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,011

+4.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,491

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Nquthu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	279	27.6%
Rape	contact	100	9.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	91	9.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	89	8.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	84	8.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	80	7.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	77	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	71	7.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	68	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	52	5.1%
Common assault	contact	49	4.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	48	4.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	47	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	3.7%
Murder	contact	28	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	25	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	23	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nquthu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nquthu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nquthu Safe?

Nquthu has moderate safety levels.

Nquthu scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Nquthu is 2,491 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Nquthu, especially at night.

vs National Average

-19%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+4.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

10/12

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Nquthu

In 2025, Nquthu recorded 1,011 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nquthu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 279 reported cases (27.6% of all crime in Nquthu), followed by Rape at 100 cases (9.9%) and Commercial Crime at 91 cases (9.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nquthu has increased by 4.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nquthu area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nquthu?

The most reported crimes in Nquthu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (279 cases), Rape (100 cases), Commercial Crime (91 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nquthu compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Nquthu has a crime rate of 2,491 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)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)