Pietermaritzburg Crime Statistics
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
26,064
1.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,109
Population
1,235,725
Precincts
25
Is Pietermaritzburg Safe?
Pietermaritzburg recorded a crime rate of 2,109 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 19.3% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 25 police precincts in Pietermaritzburg, 17 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 6 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Pietermaritzburg
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 49,429 | 5,825 | 15,713 | F (1) |
| Mountain Rise | 49,429 | 4,446 | 11,993 | F (3) |
| Pietermaritzburg | 49,429 | 4,096 | 11,048 | F (3) |
| Alexandra Road | 49,429 | 2,873 | 7,751 | F (10) |
| Taylors Halt | 49,429 | 1,547 | 4,174 | F (25) |
| Howick | 49,429 | 1,055 | 2,847 | D (39) |
| Richmond-Kzn | 49,429 | 630 | 1,699 | C (57) |
| Mooi River | 49,429 | 550 | 1,483 | C (62) |
| Prestbury | 49,429 | 514 | 1,386 | B (65) |
| Impendle | 49,429 | 505 | 1,362 | B (65) |
Pietermaritzburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Pietermaritzburg Crime Breakdown (2025)
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