Elandslaagte Crime Statistics

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

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

317

-8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

858

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Elandslaagte (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	64	20.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	56	17.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	52	16.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	15.5%
Stock Theft	property	36	11.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	9.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	6.6%
Rape	contact	21	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	6.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	4.1%
Attempted murder	contact	9	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.9%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Elandslaagte Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Elandslaagte Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Elandslaagte Safe?

Yes, Elandslaagte is relatively safe.

Elandslaagte scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 858 per 100,000 people, Elandslaagte sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Elandslaagte can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

20% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

5/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Elandslaagte

In 2025, Elandslaagte recorded 317 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Elandslaagte is Common assault with 64 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Elandslaagte), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 56 cases (17.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 52 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Elandslaagte has decreased by 8.1%, a positive sign for the Elandslaagte community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Elandslaagte?

The most reported crimes in Elandslaagte are Common assault (64 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (56 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (52 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Elandslaagte has a crime rate of 858 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)
Colenso	49,318	282	762	B (78)
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)