Mandeni Crime Statistics

Mandeni, iLembe (Ballito), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

560

-10.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

954

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

78,266

Crime Breakdown — Mandeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	167	29.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	93	16.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	92	16.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	56	10.0%
Common assault	contact	47	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	6.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	6.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	32	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	13	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.1%
Rape	contact	11	2.0%
Murder	contact	9	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.9%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mandeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mandeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mandeni Safe?

Yes, Mandeni is relatively safe.

Mandeni scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 954 per 100,000 people, Mandeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mandeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

30% of all crime

Rank in iLembe (Ballito)

5/10

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mandeni

In 2025, Mandeni recorded 560 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mandeni is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 167 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Mandeni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 93 cases (16.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 92 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mandeni has decreased by 10.7%, a positive sign for the Mandeni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mandeni?

The most reported crimes in Mandeni are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (167 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (93 cases), Burglary at residential premises (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mandeni compare to other areas in iLembe (Ballito)?

Mandeni has a crime rate of 954 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in iLembe (Ballito), Glendale is safer with a rate of 250 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in iLembe (Ballito)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Glendale	78,266	147	250	A (93)
Newark	78,266	224	382	A (89)
Nsuze	78,266	389	663	A (82)
Nyoni	78,266	553	942	B (74)
Maphumulo	78,266	630	1,073	B (71)
Ndwedwe	78,266	913	1,555	C (61)
Sundumbili	78,266	1,201	2,046	C (51)
Umhlali	78,266	2,200	3,747	F (28)
Kwadukuza	78,266	4,853	8,268	F (8)