Nondweni Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

121

-16.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

298

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Nondweni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	46.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	9.9%
Rape	contact	12	9.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	7.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	6.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	4.1%
Common assault	contact	5	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	5	4.1%
Murder	contact	5	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	3.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	3.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nondweni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nondweni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nondweni Safe?

Yes, Nondweni is relatively safe.

Nondweni scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 298 per 100,000 people, Nondweni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nondweni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-16.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

46% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

4/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nondweni

In 2025, Nondweni recorded 121 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nondweni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 56 reported cases (46.3% of all crime in Nondweni), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 12 cases (9.9%) and Rape at 12 cases (9.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nondweni has decreased by 16.6%, a positive sign for the Nondweni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nondweni?

The most reported crimes in Nondweni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (12 cases), Rape (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nondweni compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Nondweni has a crime rate of 298 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)
Greytown	54,105	1,181	2,911	D (39)