Ugu Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 16 precincts in Ugu
District Overview
The big picture for Ugu
Ugu has 16 police precincts reporting a combined 5,073 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 6 precincts are improving, 10 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
5.1k
Total crimes
6
Improving
10
Worsening
0
Stable
District total change
+3.7%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 16 precincts in Ugu.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Ugu are moving the most?
Of 16 precincts, 6 saw crime decrease and 10 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | -27.9% | improved |
| Port Edward | -26.9% | improved |
| Paddock | -25.4% | improved |
| Port Shepstone | -18.3% | improved |
| Mehlomnyama | -18.3% | improved |
| Scottburgh | -14.7% | improved |
| Msinsini | -12.5% | improved |
| Hibberdene | -11.4% | improved |
| Ezinqoleni | -2.1% | improved |
| Harding | -0.2% | stable |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 16 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Ugu ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehlomnyama | 75 | ↑ 13.6% |
| 2 | Sawoti | 78 | ↑ 6.8% |
| 3 | Msinsini | 82 | ↓ 3.5% |
| 4 | St Faiths | 96 | ↓ 9.4% |
| 5 | Dududu | 104 | ↑ 19.5% |
| 6 | Paddock | 108 | ↓ 6.9% |
| 7 | Southport | 147 | ↓ 9.3% |
| 8 | Port Edward | 221 | ↑ 6.3% |
| 9 | Ezinqoleni | 228 | ↑ 3.6% |
| 10 | Harding | 288 | ↑ 19.5% |
| 11 | Scottburgh | 333 | ↓ 7.8% |
| 12 | Umzinto | 341 | ↑ 20.9% |
| 13 | Hibberdene | 389 | ↑ 4.6% |
| 14 | Gamalakhe | 399 | ↑ 2.6% |
| 15 | Port Shepstone | 1,077 | ↑ 10.1% |
| 16 | Margate | 1,107 | ↓ 3.3% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 16 precincts in Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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