Pinetown vs Westville: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Westville had 1,098 fewer reported crimes than Pinetown (438 vs 1,536 — 71% difference).
Pinetown
Pinetown precinct
Total crimes
1,536
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 11.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
356 violent · 318 property · 862 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (121)
Westville
Westville precinct
Total crimes
438
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 11.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
70 violent · 97 property · 271 other
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (40)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Westville had 1,098 fewer reported crimes (438 vs 1,536)
- 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 1,098 fewer reported crimes than Pinetown (438 vs 1,536 — 71% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Pinetown vs Westville?
Pinetown (Pinetown precinct) reported 1,536 crimes, while Westville (Westville precinct) reported 438 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.