Boston Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

102

+7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

275

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Boston (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	29	28.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	22.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	23	22.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	10.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	7.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	7.8%
Common assault	contact	7	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	6.9%
Carjacking	contact	5	4.9%
Rape	contact	4	3.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Boston Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boston Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boston Safe?

Yes, Boston is relatively safe.

Boston scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 275 per 100,000 people, Boston sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Boston can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+7.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

28% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

2/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Boston

In 2025, Boston recorded 102 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boston is Stock Theft with 29 reported cases (28.4% of all crime in Boston), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 23 cases (22.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 23 cases (22.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boston has increased by 7.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Boston area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boston?

The most reported crimes in Boston are Stock Theft (29 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (23 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Boston compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Boston has a crime rate of 275 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)
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)
Bishopstowe	49,429	198	534	A (84)
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)