Umgungundlovu Crime Statistics
Umgungundlovu has 25 SAPS precincts covering 92 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 12,482 contact crimes and 6,133 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 16 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
12,482
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
6,133
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
16
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Umgungundlovu
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How much crime is reported in each Umgungundlovu precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 7,804 | ↑3.9% |
| Mountain Rise | 5,972 | ↓5.9% |
| Pietermaritzburg | 5,447 | ↑4.4% |
| Alexandra Road | 3,904 | ↑5.2% |
| Taylors Halt | 2,050 | ↓5% |
| Howick | 1,500 | ↑3.4% |
| Richmond-Kzn | 818 | ↓9.5% |
| Mooi River | 716 | ↓6.3% |
| Prestbury | 697 | ↑27.7% |
| Impendle | 687 | ↑9.2% |
| Camperdown | 648 | ↑8.2% |
| Mpophomeni | 642 | →1.1% |
| Hilton-Kzn | 605 | ↑13.5% |
| Town Hill | 595 | ↑15.1% |
| Thornville | 553 | ↑26.5% |
| New Hanover | 444 | →0.9% |
| Wartburg | 353 | ↑12.1% |
| Nottingham Road | 265 | →0.4% |
| Bishopstowe | 255 | ↑9.4% |
| Dalton | 215 | ↑25% |
| Harburg | 202 | ↑27% |
| Mid Illovo | 202 | ↑23.9% |
| Cramond | 171 | ↓25.3% |
| Boston | 129 | ↑7.5% |
| Rietvlei | 69 | ↓25% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
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 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.