Howick vs Pietermaritzburg: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Howick had 789 fewer reported crimes than Pietermaritzburg in Apr–Jun 2026 (477 vs 1,266 — 62% fewer than Pietermaritzburg).
Howick
Howick precinct
Total crimes
477
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 45% more crimes
Crime split
123 violent · 65 property · 289 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (127)
Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg precinct
Total crimes
1,266
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
346 violent · 118 property · 802 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (269)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Howick had 789 fewer reported crimes (477 vs 1,266)
- Most reported crime in Howick: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Pietermaritzburg: Drug-related crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howick safer than Pietermaritzburg?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Howick had 789 fewer reported crimes than Pietermaritzburg in Apr–Jun 2026 (477 vs 1,266 — 62% fewer than Pietermaritzburg). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Howick vs Pietermaritzburg?
Howick (Howick precinct) reported 477 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg precinct) reported 1,266 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.