Colenso Crime Statistics

Colenso, Uthukela (Ladysmith), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

282

+42.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

762

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Colenso (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	59	20.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	48	17.0%
Stock Theft	property	33	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	11.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	10.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	28	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	24	8.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	6.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	6.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	12	4.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	8	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.8%
Rape	contact	7	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.4%
Murder	contact	4	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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 Assault	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%

Colenso Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Colenso Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Colenso Safe?

Yes, Colenso is relatively safe.

Colenso scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 762 per 100,000 people, Colenso sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Colenso can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+42.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

4/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Colenso

In 2025, Colenso recorded 282 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Colenso is Common assault with 59 reported cases (20.9% of all crime in Colenso), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 48 cases (17.0%) and Stock Theft at 33 cases (11.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Colenso has increased by 42.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Colenso area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Colenso?

The most reported crimes in Colenso are Common assault (59 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (48 cases), Stock Theft (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Colenso compare to other areas in Uthukela (Ladysmith)?

Colenso has a crime rate of 762 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith), Van Reenen is safer with a rate of 349 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Van Reenen	49,318	129	349	A (90)
Weenen	49,318	233	631	A (82)
Upper Tugela	49,318	240	649	A (82)
Elandslaagte	49,318	317	858	B (76)
Ematsheni	49,318	333	900	B (75)
Wembezi	49,318	344	931	B (75)
Winterton	49,318	364	983	B (73)
Besters	49,318	369	998	B (73)
Amangwe	49,318	461	1,247	B (67)
Ntabamhlophe	49,318	499	1,348	B (65)