Ngome Crime Statistics

Ngome, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

151

-2.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

320

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

62,853

Crime Breakdown — Ngome (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	24.5%
Stock Theft	property	23	15.2%
Rape	contact	20	13.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	11.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	8.6%
Common assault	contact	13	8.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	8.6%
Murder	contact	9	6.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	3.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	4	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ngome Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ngome Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ngome Safe?

Yes, Ngome is relatively safe.

Ngome scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 320 per 100,000 people, Ngome sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ngome can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-90%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Zululand

3/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ngome

In 2025, Ngome recorded 151 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ngome is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 37 reported cases (24.5% of all crime in Ngome), followed by Stock Theft at 23 cases (15.2%) and Rape at 20 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ngome has decreased by 2.6%, a positive sign for the Ngome community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ngome?

The most reported crimes in Ngome are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Stock Theft (23 cases), Rape (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ngome compare to other areas in Zululand?

Ngome has a crime rate of 320 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Zululand, Magudu is safer with a rate of 240 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Zululand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Magudu	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Mpungamhlophe	62,853	113	240	A (94)
Louwsburg	62,853	156	331	A (91)
Ceza	62,853	204	433	A (87)
Babanango	62,853	260	552	A (84)
Gluckstadt	62,853	291	617	A (83)
Mahlabathini	62,853	413	877	B (76)
Hlobane	62,853	706	1,497	C (61)
Paulpietersburg	62,853	1,000	2,121	C (50)
Mondlo	62,853	1,334	2,830	D (40)