Umgungundlovu Crime Statistics
Umgungundlovu has 25 SAPS precincts covering 119 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 8,190 reported crimes, including 2,944 contact (violent) and 1,230 property crimes; the largest categories were All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,187), Drug-related crime (1,082), Common assault (988). 14 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 9 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
2,944
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
1,230
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
14
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
9
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Umgungundlovu
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How much crime is reported in each Umgungundlovu precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 1,840 | →1.7% |
| Mountain Rise | 1,393 | ↓7.1% |
| Pietermaritzburg | 1,266 | →1% |
| Alexandra Road | 856 | ↓7.2% |
| Taylors Halt | 525 | ↑14.4% |
| Howick | 477 | ↑45% |
| Richmond-Kzn | 181 | ↓12.6% |
| Mooi River | 165 | ↑6.5% |
| Hilton-Kzn | 163 | ↑15.6% |
| Camperdown | 152 | ↑4.1% |
| Mpophomeni | 148 | ↑19.4% |
| Prestbury | 146 | ↓9.9% |
| Impendle | 133 | ↓10.1% |
| Thornville | 129 | ↓5.1% |
| Town Hill | 127 | ↓21.6% |
| New Hanover | 83 | ↓15.3% |
| Wartburg | 74 | ↑4.2% |
| Nottingham Road | 65 | ↓18.8% |
| Dalton | 54 | ↑5.9% |
| Bishopstowe | 52 | ↓23.5% |
| Harburg | 52 | ↑30% |
| Mid Illovo | 42 | ↓6.7% |
| Cramond | 36 | ↓21.7% |
| Boston | 23 | ↓4.2% |
| Rietvlei | 8 | ↓50% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Umgungundlovu
Alexandra Road
Bishopstowe
Boston
Camperdown
Cramond
Dalton
Harburg
Hilton-Kzn
Howick
Impendle
Mid Illovo
Mooi River
Mountain Rise
Mpophomeni
New Hanover
Nottingham Road
Pietermaritzburg
Plessislaer
Prestbury
Richmond-Kzn
Rietvlei
Taylors Halt
Thornville
Town Hill
Wartburg
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.