Hilton-Kzn Crime Statistics

Hilton-Kzn, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

455

+16.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,228

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Hilton-Kzn (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	108	23.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	84	18.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	17.6%
Common assault	contact	60	13.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	9.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	7.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	6.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	3.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.4%
Rape	contact	9	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.8%
Murder	contact	7	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Stock Theft	property	7	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	5	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Hilton-Kzn Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hilton-Kzn Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hilton-Kzn Safe?

Yes, Hilton-Kzn is relatively safe.

Hilton-Kzn scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,228 per 100,000 people, Hilton-Kzn sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hilton-Kzn can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+16.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

13/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hilton-Kzn

In 2025, Hilton-Kzn recorded 455 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hilton-Kzn is Commercial Crime with 108 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Hilton-Kzn), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 84 cases (18.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 80 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hilton-Kzn has increased by 16.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hilton-Kzn area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hilton-Kzn?

The most reported crimes in Hilton-Kzn are Commercial Crime (108 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (84 cases), Burglary at residential premises (80 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hilton-Kzn compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Hilton-Kzn has a crime rate of 1,228 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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