Ugu Crime Statistics
Ugu has 16 SAPS precincts covering 45 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 5,375 contact crimes and 2,925 property crimes were reported. 7 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 6 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
5,375
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
2,925
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
7
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
6
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
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How much crime is reported in each Ugu precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Margate | 2,561 | ↑19.2% |
| Port Shepstone | 2,282 | ↑3.8% |
| Hibberdene | 1,095 | ↓7.8% |
| Gamalakhe | 944 | ↑11.2% |
| Umzinto | 892 | ↓6.6% |
| Scottburgh | 748 | ↓12.2% |
| Harding | 714 | →1.4% |
| Ezinqoleni | 651 | ↑20.4% |
| Port Edward | 487 | ↑6.7% |
| St Faiths | 358 | ↓10.3% |
| Southport | 345 | ↓19.7% |
| Paddock | 319 | ↓7.8% |
| Msinsini | 260 | ↑4.2% |
| Dududu | 240 | →0.9% |
| Sawoti | 224 | →1.3% |
| Mehlomnyama | 220 | ↓2% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in Ugu
Dududu
Ezinqoleni
Gamalakhe
Harding
Hibberdene
Margate
Mehlomnyama
Msinsini
Paddock
Port Edward
Port Shepstone
Sawoti
Scottburgh
Southport
St Faiths
Umzinto
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.