Ladysmith vs Newcastle: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Newcastle had 291 fewer reported crimes than Ladysmith in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,197 vs 1,488 — 20% fewer than Ladysmith).
Ladysmith
Ladysmith precinct
Total crimes
1,488
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 3.6% more crimes
Crime split
455 violent · 164 property · 869 other
15 murders
Most reported crime
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (207)
Newcastle
Newcastle precinct
Total crimes
1,197
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 14.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
291 violent · 167 property · 739 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (227)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Newcastle had 291 fewer reported crimes (1,197 vs 1,488)
- Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Ladysmith recorded more
- Most reported crime in Ladysmith: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs · In Newcastle: Commercial crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ladysmith safer than Newcastle?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Newcastle had 291 fewer reported crimes than Ladysmith in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,197 vs 1,488 — 20% fewer than Ladysmith). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Ladysmith vs Newcastle?
Ladysmith (Ladysmith precinct) reported 1,488 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Newcastle (Newcastle precinct) reported 1,197 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.