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Sunwich Port Crime Statistics

Hibberdene Precinct |Ugu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Sunwich Port falls within the Hibberdene police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hibberdene, Ifafa Beach, Mtwalume, Umzumbe.
Sunwich Port is a suburb in Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Hibberdene precinct area (covering Sunwich Port) decreased 7.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,095 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (175 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-28). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

1,095

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 7.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 9.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Hibberdene precinct area (covering Sunwich Port) decreased 7.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 88% above provincial median
Contact crime: 101% above provincial median
Property crime: 93% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

32

↑ 14.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

519

↓ 13.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

245

↓ 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

331

↑ 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hibberdene precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		175
Serious assault		138
Aggravated robbery		136
Common assault		110
Drug-related crime		90
Robbery at residential premises		67
Malicious damage		57
Rape		46
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Other precincts in Ugu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mehlomnyama

220 crimes ↓ 2%

Sawoti

224 crimes → 1.3%

Dududu

240 crimes → 0.9%

Msinsini

260 crimes ↑ 4.2%

Paddock

319 crimes ↓ 7.8%

Southport

345 crimes ↓ 19.7%
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Other suburbs served by Hibberdene police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Sunwich Port.

HibberdeneIfafa BeachMtwalumeUmzumbe
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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