Impendle Crime Statistics

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

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

505

+2.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,362

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Impendle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	173	34.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	156	30.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	67	13.3%
Common assault	contact	56	11.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	8.5%
Rape	contact	25	5.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	4.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.0%
Murder	contact	5	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Impendle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Impendle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Impendle Safe?

Yes, Impendle is relatively safe.

Impendle scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,362 per 100,000 people, Impendle sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Impendle can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-56%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

34% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

16/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Impendle

In 2025, Impendle recorded 505 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Impendle is Stock Theft with 173 reported cases (34.3% of all crime in Impendle), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 156 cases (30.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 67 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Impendle has increased by 2.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Impendle area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Impendle?

The most reported crimes in Impendle are Stock Theft (173 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (156 cases), Burglary at residential premises (67 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Impendle compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Impendle has a crime rate of 1,362 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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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)