Mooi River Crime Statistics

Mooi River, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C62/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

550

-8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,483

per 100k

Safety Score

62/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Mooi River (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	139	25.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	93	16.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	9.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	51	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	9.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	43	7.8%
Common assault	contact	41	7.5%
Stock Theft	property	36	6.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	33	6.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	5.1%
Rape	contact	21	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	3.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	2.2%
Murder	contact	12	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Mooi River Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mooi River Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mooi River Safe?

Mooi River has moderate safety levels.

Mooi River scores 62/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Mooi River is 1,483 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mooi River, especially at night.

vs National Average

-52%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

18/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mooi River

In 2025, Mooi River recorded 550 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mooi River is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 139 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Mooi River), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 93 cases (16.9%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 51 cases (9.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mooi River has decreased by 8%, a positive sign for the Mooi River community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mooi River?

The most reported crimes in Mooi River are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (139 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (93 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mooi River compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Mooi River has a crime rate of 1,483 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)
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)