Umhlali Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,200

+9.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,747

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

78,266

Crime Breakdown — Umhlali (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	549	25.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	396	18.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	297	13.5%
Common assault	contact	259	11.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	227	10.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	175	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	151	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	120	5.5%
Murder	contact	69	3.1%
Rape	contact	69	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	69	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	65	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	63	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	56	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	56	2.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	52	2.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	52	2.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	48	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	33	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	1.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	21	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	13	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Umhlali Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Umhlali Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Umhlali Safe?

No, Umhlali has high crime levels.

Umhlali scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Umhlali is 3,747 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Umhlali, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+22%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in iLembe (Ballito)

9/10

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Umhlali

In 2025, Umhlali recorded 2,200 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Umhlali is Commercial Crime with 549 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Umhlali), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 396 cases (18.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 297 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Umhlali has increased by 9.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Umhlali area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Umhlali?

The most reported crimes in Umhlali are Commercial Crime (549 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (396 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (297 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Umhlali has a crime rate of 3,747 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)
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)
Kwadukuza	78,266	4,853	8,268	F (8)