Ulundi Crime Statistics

Ulundi, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,515

-11.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,214

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Ulundi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	328	21.7%
Common assault	contact	288	19.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	205	13.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	143	9.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	137	9.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	112	7.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	112	7.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	107	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	103	6.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	71	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	4.6%
Common robbery	contact	63	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	59	3.9%
Attempted murder	contact	33	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	31	2.0%
Rape	contact	29	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	1.1%
Murder	contact	12	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ulundi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ulundi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ulundi Safe?

No, Ulundi has high crime levels.

Ulundi scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ulundi is 3,214 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ulundi, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+5%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-11.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

12/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ulundi

In 2025, Ulundi recorded 1,515 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ulundi is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 328 reported cases (21.7% of all crime in Ulundi), followed by Common assault at 288 cases (19.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 205 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ulundi has decreased by 11.4%, a positive sign for the Ulundi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ulundi?

The most reported crimes in Ulundi are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (328 cases), Common assault (288 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (205 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ulundi compare to other areas in Zululand?

Ulundi has a crime rate of 3,214 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Zululand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Magudu	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Mpungamhlophe	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Ngome	62,853	151	320	A (91)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Babanango	62,853	260	552	A (84)
Gluckstadt	62,853	291	617	A (83)
Mahlabathini	62,853	413	877	B (76)
Hlobane	62,853	706	1,497	C (61)
Paulpietersburg	62,853	1,000	2,121	C (50)