Nyoni Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

553

-0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

942

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

78,266

Crime Breakdown — Nyoni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	168	30.4%
Common assault	contact	87	15.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	77	13.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	12.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	41	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	5.2%
Rape	contact	29	5.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	20	3.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	3.6%
Murder	contact	19	3.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	3.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	2.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.0%
Stock Theft	property	8	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nyoni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nyoni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nyoni Safe?

Yes, Nyoni is relatively safe.

Nyoni scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 942 per 100,000 people, Nyoni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nyoni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in iLembe (Ballito)

4/10

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nyoni

In 2025, Nyoni recorded 553 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nyoni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 168 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Nyoni), followed by Common assault at 87 cases (15.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 77 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nyoni has decreased by 0.7%, a positive sign for the Nyoni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nyoni?

The most reported crimes in Nyoni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (168 cases), Common assault (87 cases), Burglary at residential premises (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Nyoni has a crime rate of 942 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)
Mandeni	78,266	560	954	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)