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Manaba Beach Crime Statistics

Margate Precinct |Ugu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Manaba Beach falls within the Margate police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Margate, Ramsgate, Shelly Beach, Uvongo.
Manaba Beach is a suburb in Ugu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Margate precinct area (covering Manaba Beach) increased 19.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,561 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (540 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+305). 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

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,561

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 19.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 24.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Margate precinct area (covering Manaba Beach) rose 19.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 339% above provincial median
Contact crime: 223% above provincial median
Property crime: 287% 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

18

↓ 28% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

834

↓ 8.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

492

↑ 8.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,235

↑ 57.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Margate precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		540
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		374
Residential burglary		365
Common assault		258
Serious assault		252
Malicious damage		119
Attempted murder		95
Aggravated robbery		88
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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 Margate 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 Manaba Beach.

MargateRamsgateShelly BeachUvongo
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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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