Mid Illovo Crime Statistics

Mid Illovo, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

151

+18% vs 2024

Crime Rate

407

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Mid Illovo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	16.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	13.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	13.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	11.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	8.6%
Rape	contact	13	8.6%
Common assault	contact	12	7.9%
Murder	contact	12	7.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	5.3%
Stock Theft	property	8	5.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	3.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	3.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.7%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 Assault	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%

Mid Illovo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mid Illovo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mid Illovo Safe?

Yes, Mid Illovo is relatively safe.

Mid Illovo scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 407 per 100,000 people, Mid Illovo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mid Illovo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+18%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

4/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mid Illovo

In 2025, Mid Illovo recorded 151 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mid Illovo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 25 reported cases (16.6% of all crime in Mid Illovo), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 21 cases (13.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mid Illovo has increased by 18%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mid Illovo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mid Illovo?

The most reported crimes in Mid Illovo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases), Burglary at residential premises (21 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mid Illovo compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Mid Illovo has a crime rate of 407 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)
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)