Newark Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

224

-2.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

382

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

78,266

Crime Breakdown — Newark (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	53	23.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	15.6%
Common assault	contact	32	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	12.9%
Rape	contact	25	11.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	20	8.9%
Stock Theft	property	20	8.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	5.8%
Murder	contact	11	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	3.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	5	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	1.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.4%
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%
Common 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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Newark Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Newark Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Newark Safe?

Yes, Newark is relatively safe.

Newark scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 382 per 100,000 people, Newark sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Newark can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in iLembe (Ballito)

2/10

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Newark

In 2025, Newark recorded 224 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Newark is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 53 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Newark), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (15.6%) and Common assault at 32 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Newark has decreased by 2.2%, a positive sign for the Newark community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Newark?

The most reported crimes in Newark are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (53 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases), Common assault (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Newark has a crime rate of 382 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)
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)
Umhlali	78,266	2,200	3,747	F (28)
Kwadukuza	78,266	4,853	8,268	F (8)