Winterton Crime Statistics

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

B73/100

Safe

Total Crimes

364

+15.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

983

per 100k

Safety Score

73/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,318

Crime Breakdown — Winterton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	93	25.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	85	23.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	63	17.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	59	16.2%
Common assault	contact	45	12.4%
Stock Theft	property	27	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	6.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.2%
Rape	contact	7	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.1%
Murder	contact	4	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%

Winterton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Winterton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Winterton Safe?

Yes, Winterton is relatively safe.

Winterton scores 73/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 983 per 100,000 people, Winterton sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Winterton can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-68%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+15.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Uthukela (Ladysmith)

8/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Winterton

In 2025, Winterton recorded 364 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Winterton is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 93 reported cases (25.5% of all crime in Winterton), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 85 cases (23.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 63 cases (17.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Winterton has increased by 15.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Winterton area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Winterton?

The most reported crimes in Winterton are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (93 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (85 cases), Burglary at residential premises (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Winterton has a crime rate of 983 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)
Besters	49,318	369	998	B (73)
Amangwe	49,318	461	1,247	B (67)
Ntabamhlophe	49,318	499	1,348	B (65)