Question 1

Is Red Hill safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Greenwood Park precinct (covering Red Hill) recorded 1,732 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — up 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 25 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for KwaZulu-Natal precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Red Hill?

Accepted Answer

The Greenwood Park precinct (covering Red Hill) reported 1,732 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 829 violent crimes and 470 property crimes. 25 murders were reported. Crime is up 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Red Hill increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Greenwood Park precinct (covering Red Hill) has increased 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 1,732 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Red Hill?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Red Hill (Greenwood Park precinct) is Common assault, with 245 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Aggravated robbery (229 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Red Hill?

Accepted Answer

Red Hill is covered by the Greenwood Park police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Avoca, Briardene, Glen Anil, Greenwood Park, Kenville.

Question 6

Where is Red Hill located?

Accepted Answer

Red Hill is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. It is served by the Greenwood Park SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Red Hill?

Accepted Answer

Red Hill falls within the Greenwood Park police precinct, which also covers: Avoca, Briardene, Glen Anil, Greenwood Park, Kenville, Sea Cow Lake, Springfield, Springfield Park. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Red Hill.

Crime category	Reported count
Common assault	245
Aggravated robbery	229
Residential burglary	166
Theft from vehicle	153
Serious assault	139
Malicious damage	123
Vehicle theft	96
Drug-related crime	80

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