Mehlomnyama Crime Statistics

Mehlomnyama, Ugu (South Coast), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

224

-4.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

657

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Mehlomnyama (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	68	30.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	33	14.7%
Murder	contact	27	12.1%
Common assault	contact	24	10.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	7.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	7.1%
Attempted murder	contact	12	5.4%
Rape	contact	11	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	9	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	3.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	7	3.1%
Carjacking	contact	5	2.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	2.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mehlomnyama Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mehlomnyama Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mehlomnyama Safe?

Yes, Mehlomnyama is relatively safe.

Mehlomnyama scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 657 per 100,000 people, Mehlomnyama sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mehlomnyama can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

1/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mehlomnyama

In 2025, Mehlomnyama recorded 224 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mehlomnyama is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 68 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Mehlomnyama), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 33 cases (14.7%) and Murder at 27 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mehlomnyama has decreased by 4.7%, a positive sign for the Mehlomnyama community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mehlomnyama?

The most reported crimes in Mehlomnyama are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (68 cases), Burglary at residential premises (33 cases), Murder (27 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mehlomnyama compare to other areas in Ugu (South Coast)?

Mehlomnyama has a crime rate of 657 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ugu (South Coast)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Weza	45,494	0	0	N/A (0)
Sawoti	45,494	250	732	B (79)
Dududu	45,494	253	741	B (79)
Msinsini	45,494	258	756	B (78)
Paddock	45,494	360	1,055	B (72)
St Faiths	45,494	372	1,090	B (70)
Southport	45,494	451	1,321	B (66)
Port Edward	45,494	664	1,945	C (52)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)