Ugu Crime Statistics
Ugu has 16 SAPS precincts covering 45 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 7,214 contact crimes and 3,982 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 5 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
7,214
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
3,982
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
5
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Ugu
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How much crime is reported in each Ugu precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Margate | 4,793 | ↑9.9% |
| Port Shepstone | 4,202 | →0.8% |
| Gamalakhe | 1,625 | ↑17% |
| Hibberdene | 1,590 | ↓8.4% |
| Scottburgh | 1,495 | →1.9% |
| Umzinto | 1,432 | →0% |
| Harding | 1,088 | →0.3% |
| Ezinqoleni | 960 | ↑30.4% |
| Port Edward | 895 | ↑8.4% |
| Southport | 647 | →1.7% |
| St Faiths | 492 | ↓10.5% |
| Paddock | 490 | ↓6.1% |
| Msinsini | 330 | ↓4.1% |
| Sawoti | 324 | ↑2.9% |
| Dududu | 316 | ↓8.4% |
| Mehlomnyama | 290 | ↓3% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
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 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.