Pinetown vs Westville: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Westville had 2,639 fewer reported crimes than Pinetown (721 vs 3,360 — 79% difference).
Pinetown
Pinetown precinct
Total crimes
3,360
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,236 violent · 949 property · 1,175 other
26 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (433)
Westville
Westville precinct
Total crimes
721
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 13.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
171 violent · 327 property · 223 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (117)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Westville had 2,639 fewer reported crimes (721 vs 3,360)
- Most reported crime in Pinetown: Aggravated robbery · In Westville: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinetown safer than Westville?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Westville had 2,639 fewer reported crimes than Pinetown (721 vs 3,360 — 79% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Pinetown vs Westville?
Pinetown (Pinetown precinct) reported 3,360 serious crimes, while Westville (Westville precinct) reported 721 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.