New Hanover Crime Statistics

New Hanover, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

342

-2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

923

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — New Hanover (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	91	26.6%
Common assault	contact	56	16.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	16.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	13.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	7.0%
Rape	contact	19	5.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	4.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	4.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	12	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	2.6%
Murder	contact	8	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.9%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

New Hanover Crime Trend (2018-2025)

New Hanover Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is New Hanover Safe?

Yes, New Hanover is relatively safe.

New Hanover scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 923 per 100,000 people, New Hanover sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in New Hanover can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-70%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

10/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in New Hanover

In 2025, New Hanover recorded 342 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in New Hanover is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 91 reported cases (26.6% of all crime in New Hanover), followed by Common assault at 56 cases (16.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 55 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in New Hanover has decreased by 2.3%, a positive sign for the New Hanover community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in New Hanover?

The most reported crimes in New Hanover are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (91 cases), Common assault (56 cases), Burglary at residential premises (55 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does New Hanover compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

New Hanover has a crime rate of 923 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)
Thornville	49,429	398	1,074	B (71)