Town Hill Crime Statistics

Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

444

+15.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,198

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Town Hill (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	156	35.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	143	32.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	124	27.9%
Common assault	contact	37	8.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	25	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	3.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	3.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	2.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	2.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.6%
Rape	contact	5	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	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%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Town Hill Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Town Hill Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Town Hill Safe?

Yes, Town Hill is relatively safe.

Town Hill scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,198 per 100,000 people, Town Hill sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Town Hill can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+15.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

12/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Town Hill

In 2025, Town Hill recorded 444 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Town Hill is Commercial Crime with 156 reported cases (35.1% of all crime in Town Hill), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 143 cases (32.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 124 cases (27.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Town Hill has increased by 15.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Town Hill area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Town Hill?

The most reported crimes in Town Hill are Commercial Crime (156 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (143 cases), Burglary at residential premises (124 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Town Hill compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Town Hill has a crime rate of 1,198 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)
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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)