Question 1

Is Westmead safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Pinetown precinct (covering Westmead) recorded 3,360 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — down 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 26 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 Westmead?

Accepted Answer

The Pinetown precinct (covering Westmead) reported 3,360 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 1236 violent crimes and 949 property crimes. 26 murders were reported. Crime is down 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Westmead increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Pinetown precinct (covering Westmead) has decreased 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 3,360 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 Westmead?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Westmead (Pinetown precinct) is Aggravated robbery, with 433 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Common assault (375 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Westmead?

Accepted Answer

Westmead is covered by the Pinetown police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Ashley, Caversham, Cowies Hill, Farningham Ridge, Kloof.

Question 6

Where is Westmead located?

Accepted Answer

Westmead is a suburb in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. It is served by the Pinetown SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Westmead?

Accepted Answer

Westmead falls within the Pinetown police precinct, which also covers: Ashley, Caversham, Cowies Hill, Farningham Ridge, Kloof, Mariannhill Park, Motala Farm, Nazareth, New Germany, Padfield Park, Pinelands, Pinetown, Sarnia, Wyebank, Zamokuhle. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Westmead.

Crime category	Reported count
Aggravated robbery	433
Common assault	375
Drug-related crime	375
Theft from vehicle	362
Residential burglary	309
Vehicle theft	180
Common robbery	179
Malicious damage	172

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