Greytown Crime Statistics

Greytown, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,181

-6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,911

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

54,105

Crime Breakdown — Greytown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	251	21.3%
Common assault	contact	199	16.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	180	15.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	164	13.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	143	12.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	104	8.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	6.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	67	5.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	37	3.1%
Murder	contact	36	3.0%
Rape	contact	29	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	27	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	27	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	27	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	24	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	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 at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Greytown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Greytown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Greytown Safe?

No, Greytown has high crime levels.

Greytown scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Greytown is 2,911 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Greytown, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-5%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Umzinyathi

11/12

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Greytown

In 2025, Greytown recorded 1,181 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Greytown is Drug-Related Crime with 251 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Greytown), followed by Common assault at 199 cases (16.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 180 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Greytown has decreased by 6%, a positive sign for the Greytown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Greytown?

The most reported crimes in Greytown are Drug-Related Crime (251 cases), Common assault (199 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (180 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Greytown compare to other areas in Umzinyathi?

Greytown has a crime rate of 2,911 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Umzinyathi, Helpmekaar is safer with a rate of 266 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Umzinyathi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Helpmekaar	54,105	108	266	A (93)
Wasbank	54,105	109	268	A (93)
Ematimatolo	54,105	115	283	A (92)
Nondweni	54,105	121	298	A (91)
Muden	54,105	167	412	A (88)
Nhlanhleni	54,105	296	730	A (80)
Glencoe	54,105	464	1,144	B (69)
Kranskop	54,105	606	1,493	C (61)
Msinga	54,105	757	1,865	C (54)
Nquthu	54,105	1,011	2,491	D (44)