Rietvlei Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-33.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

132

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Rietvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	19	38.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	22.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	14.3%
Common assault	contact	7	14.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	6.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	6.1%
Murder	contact	3	6.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	1	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	2.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	1	2.0%
Rape	contact	1	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	2.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%

Rietvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rietvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rietvlei Safe?

Yes, Rietvlei is relatively safe.

Rietvlei scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 132 per 100,000 people, Rietvlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rietvlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-33.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

39% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

1/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rietvlei

In 2025, Rietvlei recorded 49 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rietvlei is Stock Theft with 19 reported cases (38.8% of all crime in Rietvlei), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 11 cases (22.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 7 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rietvlei has decreased by 33.8%, a positive sign for the Rietvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rietvlei?

The most reported crimes in Rietvlei are Stock Theft (19 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (11 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rietvlei compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Rietvlei has a crime rate of 132 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is among the safer areas.

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