Nhlanhleni Crime Statistics

Nhlanhleni, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

296

-2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

730

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Nhlanhleni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	87	29.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	71	24.0%
Murder	contact	31	10.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	8.1%
Attempted murder	contact	20	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	6.8%
Rape	contact	20	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	5.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	5.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	4.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	3.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	2.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	1.7%
Common assault	contact	5	1.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nhlanhleni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nhlanhleni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nhlanhleni Safe?

Yes, Nhlanhleni is relatively safe.

Nhlanhleni scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 730 per 100,000 people, Nhlanhleni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nhlanhleni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

29% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

6/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nhlanhleni

In 2025, Nhlanhleni recorded 296 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nhlanhleni is Stock Theft with 87 reported cases (29.4% of all crime in Nhlanhleni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 71 cases (24.0%) and Murder at 31 cases (10.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nhlanhleni has decreased by 2.3%, a positive sign for the Nhlanhleni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nhlanhleni?

The most reported crimes in Nhlanhleni are Stock Theft (87 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (71 cases), Murder (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nhlanhleni compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Nhlanhleni has a crime rate of 730 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
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Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
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