Dalton Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

170

+31.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

459

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Dalton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	41	24.1%
Common assault	contact	23	13.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	11.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	10.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	7.1%
Rape	contact	12	7.1%
Murder	contact	11	6.5%
Attempted murder	contact	9	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	4.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	4.7%
Stock Theft	property	7	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	2.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dalton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dalton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dalton Safe?

Yes, Dalton is relatively safe.

Dalton scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 459 per 100,000 people, Dalton sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dalton can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+31.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

6/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dalton

In 2025, Dalton recorded 170 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dalton is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 41 reported cases (24.1% of all crime in Dalton), followed by Common assault at 23 cases (13.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (11.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dalton has increased by 31.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dalton area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dalton?

The most reported crimes in Dalton are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (41 cases), Common assault (23 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dalton compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Dalton has a crime rate of 459 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)
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)