Margate vs Port Shepstone: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Port Shepstone had 30 fewer reported crimes than Margate (1,077 vs 1,107 — 3% difference).
Margate
Margate precinct
Total crimes
1,107
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 3.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
293 violent · 165 property · 649 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (114)
Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone precinct
Total crimes
1,077
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 10.1% more crimes
Crime split
298 violent · 182 property · 597 other
10 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (116)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Port Shepstone had 30 fewer reported crimes (1,077 vs 1,107)
- Margate is improving while Port Shepstone is worsening
- Most reported crime in Margate: Residential burglary · In Port Shepstone: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Margate safer than Port Shepstone?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Port Shepstone had 30 fewer reported crimes than Margate (1,077 vs 1,107 — 3% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Margate vs Port Shepstone?
Margate (Margate precinct) reported 1,107 crimes, while Port Shepstone (Port Shepstone precinct) reported 1,077 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.