Cramond Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

127

-24.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

342

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Cramond (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	33.9%
Common assault	contact	28	22.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	19	15.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	15	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	11.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	7.1%
Stock Theft	property	9	7.1%
Rape	contact	8	6.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	2.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.8%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Cramond Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cramond Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cramond Safe?

Yes, Cramond is relatively safe.

Cramond scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 342 per 100,000 people, Cramond sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Cramond can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-24.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

34% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

3/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Cramond

In 2025, Cramond recorded 127 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cramond is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 43 reported cases (33.9% of all crime in Cramond), followed by Common assault at 28 cases (22.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 19 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cramond has decreased by 24.4%, a positive sign for the Cramond community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cramond?

The most reported crimes in Cramond are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43 cases), Common assault (28 cases), Burglary at residential premises (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cramond compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Cramond has a crime rate of 342 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)
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)