Camperdown Crime Statistics

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

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

490

+3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,321

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Camperdown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	156	31.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	65	13.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	59	12.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	57	11.6%
Common assault	contact	48	9.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	47	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	7.1%
Rape	contact	28	5.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	3.9%
Murder	contact	16	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	15	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.8%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	7	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Camperdown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Camperdown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Camperdown Safe?

Yes, Camperdown is relatively safe.

Camperdown scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,321 per 100,000 people, Camperdown sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Camperdown can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-57%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

32% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

15/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Camperdown

In 2025, Camperdown recorded 490 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Camperdown is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 156 reported cases (31.8% of all crime in Camperdown), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 65 cases (13.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 59 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Camperdown has increased by 3.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Camperdown area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Camperdown?

The most reported crimes in Camperdown are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (156 cases), Burglary at residential premises (65 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (59 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Camperdown compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Camperdown has a crime rate of 1,321 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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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)
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)