Thornville Crime Statistics

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

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

398

+24% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,074

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Thornville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	143	35.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	19.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	60	15.1%
Common assault	contact	59	14.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	6.0%
Rape	contact	21	5.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	4.0%
Murder	contact	15	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	12	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	12	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	2.0%
Carjacking	contact	7	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Thornville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Thornville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Thornville Safe?

Yes, Thornville is relatively safe.

Thornville scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,074 per 100,000 people, Thornville sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Thornville can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+24%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

36% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

11/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Thornville

In 2025, Thornville recorded 398 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Thornville is Burglary at residential premises with 143 reported cases (35.9% of all crime in Thornville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 79 cases (19.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 60 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Thornville has increased by 24%, indicating a worsening trend for the Thornville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Thornville?

The most reported crimes in Thornville are Burglary at residential premises (143 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (79 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (60 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Thornville compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Thornville has a crime rate of 1,074 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)