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Margate Precinct

Ugu|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Margate increased 9.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,793 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (714 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest decrease (-471). 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

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

4,793

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Margate rose 9.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Margate precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		714
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		666
Commercial crime		529
Residential burglary		490
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		490
Common assault		342
Serious assault		331
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		230
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime714583+131
All theft not mentioned elsewhere666486+180
Commercial crime529415+114
Residential burglary490428+62
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs49096+394
Common assault342320+22
Serious assault331368-37
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action230701-471
Malicious damage153120+33
Attempted murder123151-28
Aggravated robbery118125-7
Common robbery9697-1
Shoplifting8688-2
Theft from vehicle8580+5
Business burglary6160+1
Rape5563-8
Kidnapping5146+5
Crimen injuria3421+13
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition327+25
Culpable homicide2314+9
Murder2332-9
Vehicle theft1822-4
Sexual assault166+10
Stock-theft1114-3
Arson62+4
Attempted sexual offences59-4
Abduction20+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children16-5
Public violence01-1
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Other precincts in Ugu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mehlomnyama

290 crimes ↓ 3%

Dududu

316 crimes ↓ 8.4%

Sawoti

324 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Msinsini

330 crimes ↓ 4.1%

Paddock

490 crimes ↓ 6.1%

St Faiths

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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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