Mpophomeni Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

468

-1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,262

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Mpophomeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	21.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	75	16.0%
Common assault	contact	72	15.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	14.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	47	10.0%
Rape	contact	41	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	7.7%
Stock Theft	property	31	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	24	5.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	2.4%
Murder	contact	11	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mpophomeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mpophomeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mpophomeni Safe?

Yes, Mpophomeni is relatively safe.

Mpophomeni scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,262 per 100,000 people, Mpophomeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mpophomeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-59%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

21% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

14/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mpophomeni

In 2025, Mpophomeni recorded 468 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mpophomeni is Burglary at residential premises with 99 reported cases (21.2% of all crime in Mpophomeni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 75 cases (16.0%) and Common assault at 72 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mpophomeni has decreased by 1.1%, a positive sign for the Mpophomeni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mpophomeni?

The most reported crimes in Mpophomeni are Burglary at residential premises (99 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (75 cases), Common assault (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mpophomeni compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Mpophomeni has a crime rate of 1,262 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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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)