Margate vs Port Shepstone: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Port Shepstone had 279 fewer reported crimes than Margate (2,282 vs 2,561 — 11% difference).
Margate
Margate precinct
Total crimes
2,561
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 19.2% more crimes
Crime split
834 violent · 492 property · 1,235 other
18 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (365)
Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone precinct
Total crimes
2,282
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.8% more crimes
Crime split
973 violent · 538 property · 771 other
29 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (415)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Port Shepstone had 279 fewer reported crimes (2,282 vs 2,561)
- 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 279 fewer reported crimes than Margate (2,282 vs 2,561 — 11% 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 2,561 serious crimes, while Port Shepstone (Port Shepstone precinct) reported 2,282 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.