Ndumo Crime Statistics

Ndumo, Umkhanyakude, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

200

-8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

398

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

67,131

Crime Breakdown — Ndumo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	51	25.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	16.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	10.5%
Rape	contact	21	10.5%
Stock Theft	property	21	10.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	10.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	8.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	13	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	6.5%
Common assault	contact	12	6.0%
Murder	contact	12	6.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
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%

Ndumo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ndumo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ndumo Safe?

Yes, Ndumo is relatively safe.

Ndumo scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 398 per 100,000 people, Ndumo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ndumo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Umkhanyakude

2/11

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ndumo

In 2025, Ndumo recorded 200 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ndumo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 51 reported cases (25.5% of all crime in Ndumo), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 32 cases (16.0%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 21 cases (10.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ndumo has decreased by 8.3%, a positive sign for the Ndumo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ndumo?

The most reported crimes in Ndumo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (51 cases), Burglary at residential premises (32 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ndumo compare to other areas in Umkhanyakude?

Ndumo has a crime rate of 398 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umkhanyakude, Ezibayeni is safer with a rate of 197 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umkhanyakude

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ezibayeni	67,131	99	197	A (95)
Mkhuze	67,131	256	508	A (85)
Hlabisa	67,131	295	585	A (84)
Mbazwana	67,131	397	788	B (78)
Ingwavuma	67,131	486	965	B (73)
Hluhluwe	67,131	617	1,226	B (67)
Emanguzi	67,131	688	1,366	B (65)
Jozini	67,131	731	1,452	C (63)
Mtubatuba	67,131	1,267	2,516	D (44)
Kwamsane	67,131	1,476	2,932	D (38)