Prestbury Crime Statistics

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

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

514

+60.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,386

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Prestbury (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	161	31.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	97	18.9%
Common assault	contact	88	17.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	84	16.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	51	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	41	8.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	31	6.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	4.1%
Rape	contact	15	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Prestbury Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Prestbury Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Prestbury Safe?

Yes, Prestbury is relatively safe.

Prestbury scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,386 per 100,000 people, Prestbury sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Prestbury can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+60.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

17/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Prestbury

In 2025, Prestbury recorded 514 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Prestbury is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 161 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Prestbury), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 97 cases (18.9%) and Common assault at 88 cases (17.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Prestbury has increased by 60.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Prestbury area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Prestbury?

The most reported crimes in Prestbury are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (161 cases), Burglary at residential premises (97 cases), Common assault (88 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Prestbury compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Prestbury has a crime rate of 1,386 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)