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Ballito Crime Stats & Area Report

Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Data as of 2026-07-09 Independent due diligence
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92
Area Score / 100
Built on official SAPS crime stats, Deeds Office sale records & live Google traffic & places data.

What Ballito is like

Ballito has a strong semigrant and young-family community character, with a lifestyle centred on beach access, outdoor recreation, and a well-serviced suburban environment that feels distinctly coastal without sacrificing urban convenience. The high density of sectional title schemes and lifestyle estates fosters an engaged, security-conscious community with active body corporates and a shared investment in the area's upkeep and amenity.

coastal lifestyle family-friendly semigrant hotspot well-serviced upmarket suburban

StreetSmarts Take

Highlights
  • Netcare Alberlito Hospital within 1.1km — exceptional private medical access
  • Ballito Junction Regional Mall and multiple supermarkets within 1.4km
  • Strong 36-year property CAGR of 8.1% with accelerating sales momentum
  • 20 fibre internet providers within 5km — ideal for remote workers
  • KwaDukuza Fire Department under 750m away for rapid emergency response
Considerations
  • Crime across the Umhlali SAPS precinct has trended upward over five years — an armed-response contract is advisable
  • Walkability score of 56/100 means a car is needed for most daily errands despite nearby amenities
  • The postcode area is socioeconomically mixed, with lower-income suburbs like Greylands and Hambanathi adjacent to premium nodes — buyers should assess specific estate or complex security arrangements

Is Ballito safe?

Reported via the Umhlali SAPS precinct.

2,179
Incidents — latest quarter
655
Top concern: 17 Community reported serious Crime

SAPS data is reported at precinct level, so figures cover the wider station area, not a single street.

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House prices in Ballito

Latest median sale price: R2 094 500 (2025), +16.4% year-on-year.

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Getting around Ballito

To City Centre
6 min
To Airport
12 min
To Shopping Mall
5 min

Amenities & lifestyle

91
Amenities Nearby
20
Restaurants
Schools
10
Hospitals
10
Parks
9
Gyms & Fitness
10
Swimming
4
Golf
5
Tennis & Racquet
0
Sports Clubs
10
Yoga & Wellness
10
Outdoor Activities
3
Shopping
10
Pharmacies
10

Who lives in Ballito

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