Greytown vs Mooi River: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Mooi River had 438 fewer reported crimes than Greytown (464 vs 902 — 49% difference).
Greytown
Greytown precinct
Total crimes
902
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 2.6% more crimes
Crime split
397 violent · 123 property · 382 other
27 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (149)
Mooi River
Mooi River precinct
Total crimes
464
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
198 violent · 119 property · 147 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (104)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Mooi River had 438 fewer reported crimes (464 vs 902)
- Mooi River is improving while Greytown is worsening
- Most reported crime in Greytown: Common assault · In Mooi River: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greytown safer than Mooi River?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Mooi River had 438 fewer reported crimes than Greytown (464 vs 902 — 49% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Greytown vs Mooi River?
Greytown (Greytown precinct) reported 902 serious crimes, while Mooi River (Mooi River precinct) reported 464 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.