Umgungundlovu Crime Statistics
Umgungundlovu has 25 SAPS precincts covering 92 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 9,367 contact crimes and 4,567 property crimes were reported. 7 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 17 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
9,367
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
4,567
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
7
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
17
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Umgungundlovu precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 5,213 | →1.8% |
| Mountain Rise | 3,572 | ↓8% |
| Pietermaritzburg | 3,036 | ↑8.1% |
| Alexandra Road | 2,228 | ↑6.9% |
| Taylors Halt | 1,445 | ↓2.8% |
| Howick | 720 | ↑2% |
| Richmond-Kzn | 558 | ↓6.5% |
| Impendle | 478 | ↑2.9% |
| Mooi River | 464 | ↓4.5% |
| Mpophomeni | 409 | ↑4.8% |
| Thornville | 354 | ↑23.9% |
| Camperdown | 347 | ↑7.4% |
| Prestbury | 339 | ↑58.6% |
| Hilton-Kzn | 320 | ↑25.6% |
| New Hanover | 301 | ↓6.5% |
| Wartburg | 254 | ↑13% |
| Town Hill | 224 | ↑15.4% |
| Bishopstowe | 172 | ↑21.2% |
| Dalton | 158 | ↑39.7% |
| Nottingham Road | 134 | ↑18.5% |
| Harburg | 131 | ↑28.7% |
| Mid Illovo | 129 | ↑17% |
| Cramond | 98 | ↓31.4% |
| Boston | 92 | ↑3.4% |
| Rietvlei | 43 | ↓32.1% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in Umgungundlovu
Alexandra Road
Bishopstowe
Boston
Camperdown
Cramond
Dalton
Harburg
Hilton-Kzn
Howick
Impendle
Mid Illovo
Mooi River
Mountain Rise
Mpophomeni
New Hanover
Nottingham Road
Pietermaritzburg
Plessislaer
Prestbury
Richmond-Kzn
Rietvlei
Taylors Halt
Thornville
Town Hill
Wartburg
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.