Umgungundlovu Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 25 precincts in Umgungundlovu
District Overview
The big picture for Umgungundlovu
Umgungundlovu has 25 police precincts reporting a combined 8,190 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 14 precincts are improving, 9 are worsening, and 2 are stable.
8.2k
Total crimes
14
Improving
9
Worsening
2
Stable
District total change
0.0%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 25 precincts in Umgungundlovu.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Umgungundlovu are moving the most?
Of 25 precincts, 14 saw crime decrease and 9 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Rietvlei | -39.5% | improved |
| Wartburg | -26.2% | improved |
| Pietermaritzburg | -17.2% | improved |
| Mooi River | -14.5% | improved |
| Camperdown | -10.6% | improved |
| Howick | -7.4% | improved |
| Bishopstowe | -6.3% | improved |
| Nottingham Road | -3.3% | improved |
| Harburg | +1.0% | stable |
| Plessislaer | +2.5% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 25 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Umgungundlovu ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rietvlei | 8 | ↓ 16 → 8 |
| 2 | Boston | 23 | ↓ 24 → 23 |
| 3 | Cramond | 36 | ↓ 46 → 36 |
| 4 | Mid Illovo | 42 | ↓ 45 → 42 |
| 5 | Bishopstowe | 52 | ↓ 23.5% |
| 6 | Harburg | 52 | ↑ 40 → 52 |
| 7 | Dalton | 54 | ↑ 5.9% |
| 8 | Nottingham Road | 65 | ↓ 18.8% |
| 9 | Wartburg | 74 | ↑ 4.2% |
| 10 | New Hanover | 83 | ↓ 15.3% |
| 11 | Town Hill | 127 | ↓ 21.6% |
| 12 | Thornville | 129 | ↓ 5.1% |
| 13 | Impendle | 133 | ↓ 10.1% |
| 14 | Prestbury | 146 | ↓ 9.9% |
| 15 | Mpophomeni | 148 | ↑ 19.4% |
| 16 | Camperdown | 152 | ↑ 4.1% |
| 17 | Hilton-Kzn | 163 | ↑ 15.6% |
| 18 | Mooi River | 165 | ↑ 6.5% |
| 19 | Richmond-Kzn | 181 | ↓ 12.6% |
| 20 | Howick | 477 | ↑ 45% |
| 21 | Taylors Halt | 525 | ↑ 14.4% |
| 22 | Alexandra Road | 856 | ↓ 7.2% |
| 23 | Pietermaritzburg | 1,266 | → 1% |
| 24 | Mountain Rise | 1,393 | ↓ 7.1% |
| 25 | Plessislaer | 1,840 | → 1.7% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 25 precincts in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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