Umgungundlovu Crime Statistics
Umgungundlovu has 25 SAPS precincts covering 119 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026, 2,944 contact crimes and 1,230 property crimes were reported. 14 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 9 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
2,944
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
1,230
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
14
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
9
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Umgungundlovu
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How much crime is reported in each Umgungundlovu precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 1,840 | →1.7% |
| Mountain Rise | 1,393 | ↓7.1% |
| Pietermaritzburg | 1,266 | →1% |
| Alexandra Road | 856 | ↓7.2% |
| Taylors Halt | 525 | ↑14.4% |
| Howick | 477 | ↑45% |
| Richmond-Kzn | 181 | ↓12.6% |
| Mooi River | 165 | ↑6.5% |
| Hilton-Kzn | 163 | ↑15.6% |
| Camperdown | 152 | ↑4.1% |
| Mpophomeni | 148 | ↑19.4% |
| Prestbury | 146 | ↓9.9% |
| Impendle | 133 | ↓10.1% |
| Thornville | 129 | ↓5.1% |
| Town Hill | 127 | ↓21.6% |
| New Hanover | 83 | ↓15.3% |
| Wartburg | 74 | ↑4.2% |
| Nottingham Road | 65 | ↓18.8% |
| Dalton | 54 | ↑5.9% |
| Bishopstowe | 52 | ↓23.5% |
| Harburg | 52 | ↑30% |
| Mid Illovo | 42 | ↓6.7% |
| Cramond | 36 | ↓21.7% |
| Boston | 23 | ↓4.2% |
| Rietvlei | 8 | ↓50% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 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–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.