Weenen Crime Statistics

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

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

233

-8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

631

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Weenen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	55	23.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	17.6%
Stock Theft	property	37	15.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	11.6%
Attempted murder	contact	21	9.0%
Rape	contact	17	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	6.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.6%
Common assault	contact	11	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	3.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.1%
Murder	contact	5	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.4%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%

Weenen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Weenen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Weenen Safe?

Yes, Weenen is relatively safe.

Weenen scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 631 per 100,000 people, Weenen sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Weenen can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

2/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Weenen

In 2025, Weenen recorded 233 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Weenen is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 55 reported cases (23.6% of all crime in Weenen), followed by Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at 41 cases (17.6%) and Stock Theft at 37 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Weenen has decreased by 8.3%, a positive sign for the Weenen community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Weenen?

The most reported crimes in Weenen are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (55 cases), Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (41 cases), Stock Theft (37 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Weenen has a crime rate of 631 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)
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)
Ntabamhlophe	49,318	499	1,348	B (65)