Nottingham Road Crime Statistics

Nottingham Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

206

+9.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

556

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Nottingham Road (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	27.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	47	22.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	20.9%
Common assault	contact	25	12.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	9.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	5.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	4.4%
Stock Theft	property	9	4.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	3.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.5%
Murder	contact	3	1.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Rape	contact	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%

Nottingham Road Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nottingham Road Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nottingham Road Safe?

Yes, Nottingham Road is relatively safe.

Nottingham Road scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 556 per 100,000 people, Nottingham Road sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nottingham Road can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+9.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

8/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nottingham Road

In 2025, Nottingham Road recorded 206 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nottingham Road is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 57 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Nottingham Road), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 47 cases (22.8%) and Commercial Crime at 43 cases (20.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nottingham Road has increased by 9.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nottingham Road area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nottingham Road?

The most reported crimes in Nottingham Road are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (57 cases), Burglary at residential premises (47 cases), Commercial Crime (43 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nottingham Road compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Nottingham Road has a crime rate of 556 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)
Wartburg	49,429	267	720	A (80)
New Hanover	49,429	342	923	B (75)
Thornville	49,429	398	1,074	B (71)