Ladysmith vs Newcastle: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Newcastle had 904 fewer reported crimes than Ladysmith (2,786 vs 3,690 — 24% difference).
Ladysmith
Ladysmith precinct
Total crimes
3,690
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,571 violent · 603 property · 1,516 other
46 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (536)
Newcastle
Newcastle precinct
Total crimes
2,786
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,022 violent · 507 property · 1,257 other
16 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (412)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Newcastle had 904 fewer reported crimes (2,786 vs 3,690)
- Most reported crime in Ladysmith: Common assault · In Newcastle: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ladysmith safer than Newcastle?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Newcastle had 904 fewer reported crimes than Ladysmith (2,786 vs 3,690 — 24% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Ladysmith vs Newcastle?
Ladysmith (Ladysmith precinct) reported 3,690 serious crimes, while Newcastle (Newcastle precinct) reported 2,786 serious 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.