Margate vs Port Shepstone: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Port Shepstone had 591 fewer reported crimes than Margate (4,202 vs 4,793 — 12% difference).
Margate
Margate precinct
Total crimes
4,793
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 9.9% more crimes
Crime split
1,104 violent · 665 property · 3,024 other
23 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (490)
Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone precinct
Total crimes
4,202
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
1,261 violent · 734 property · 2,207 other
37 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (520)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Port Shepstone had 591 fewer reported crimes (4,202 vs 4,793)
- Port Shepstone is improving while Margate 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 591 fewer reported crimes than Margate (4,202 vs 4,793 — 12% 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 4,793 crimes, while Port Shepstone (Port Shepstone precinct) reported 4,202 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.