Harburg Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

156

+33.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

421

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Harburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	18.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	17.9%
Common assault	contact	28	17.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	14.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	12.2%
Rape	contact	13	8.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	5.8%
Attempted murder	contact	8	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	5.1%
Murder	contact	7	4.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Harburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Harburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Harburg Safe?

Yes, Harburg is relatively safe.

Harburg scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 421 per 100,000 people, Harburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Harburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+33.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

5/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Harburg

In 2025, Harburg recorded 156 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Harburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 29 reported cases (18.6% of all crime in Harburg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 28 cases (17.9%) and Common assault at 28 cases (17.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Harburg has increased by 33.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Harburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Harburg?

The most reported crimes in Harburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (29 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (28 cases), Common assault (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Harburg compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Harburg has a crime rate of 421 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)
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)