Bishopstowe Crime Statistics

Bishopstowe, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

198

+13.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

534

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Bishopstowe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	18.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	16.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	16.2%
Rape	contact	29	14.6%
Common assault	contact	28	14.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	7.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	4.5%
Stock Theft	property	8	4.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.5%
Murder	contact	7	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.5%
Abduction	contact	1	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bishopstowe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bishopstowe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bishopstowe Safe?

Yes, Bishopstowe is relatively safe.

Bishopstowe scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 534 per 100,000 people, Bishopstowe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bishopstowe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+13.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

7/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bishopstowe

In 2025, Bishopstowe recorded 198 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bishopstowe is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 36 reported cases (18.2% of all crime in Bishopstowe), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 32 cases (16.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 32 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bishopstowe has increased by 13.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bishopstowe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bishopstowe?

The most reported crimes in Bishopstowe are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (32 cases), Burglary at residential premises (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bishopstowe compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Bishopstowe has a crime rate of 534 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Pietermaritzburg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Rietvlei	49,429	49	132	A (97)
Boston	49,429	102	275	A (92)
Cramond	49,429	127	342	A (90)
Mid Illovo	49,429	151	407	A (88)
Harburg	49,429	156	421	A (88)
Dalton	49,429	170	459	A (87)
Nottingham Road	49,429	206	556	A (84)
Wartburg	49,429	267	720	A (80)
New Hanover	49,429	342	923	B (75)
Thornville	49,429	398	1,074	B (71)