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Hilton Crime Statistics

Hilton-Kzn Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hilton falls within the Hilton-Kzn police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hilton Central, Lions River, Merrivale, Winterskloof.
Hilton is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Hilton-Kzn precinct area (covering Hilton) increased 25.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 320 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (60 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+20). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

320

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 25.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Hilton-Kzn precinct area (covering Hilton) increased 25.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (320 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 45% below provincial median
Contact crime: 54% below provincial median
Property crime: 14% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 400% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

119

↑ 30.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

109

↓ 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

92

↑ 87.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hilton-Kzn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		60
Common assault		45
Serious assault		34
Malicious damage		27
Drug-related crime		23
Theft from vehicle		20
Aggravated robbery		17
Business burglary		15
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

43 crimes ↓ 32.1%

Boston

92 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Cramond

98 crimes ↓ 31.4%

Mid Illovo

129 crimes ↑ 17%

Harburg

131 crimes ↑ 28.7%

Nottingham Road

134 crimes ↑ 18.5%
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Other suburbs served by Hilton-Kzn police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Hilton.

Hilton CentralLions RiverMerrivaleWinterskloof
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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