Ezakheni Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,366

+9.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,692

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Ezakheni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	267	19.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	243	17.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	147	10.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	131	9.6%
Common assault	contact	121	8.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	119	8.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	117	8.6%
Stock Theft	property	112	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	93	6.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	63	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	61	4.5%
Rape	contact	56	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	36	2.6%
Murder	contact	35	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	32	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	27	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ezakheni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ezakheni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ezakheni Safe?

No, Ezakheni has high crime levels.

Ezakheni scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ezakheni is 3,692 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ezakheni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+9.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

14/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ezakheni

In 2025, Ezakheni recorded 1,366 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ezakheni is Drug-Related Crime with 267 reported cases (19.5% of all crime in Ezakheni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 243 cases (17.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 147 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ezakheni has increased by 9.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ezakheni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ezakheni?

The most reported crimes in Ezakheni are Drug-Related Crime (267 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (243 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (147 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ezakheni has a crime rate of 3,692 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)
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)