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Port Shepstone Precinct

Ugu|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Port Shepstone remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,202 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (520 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+123). 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

4,202

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 18.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Port Shepstone has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Port Shepstone precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		520
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		507
Commercial crime		467
Residential burglary		460
Drug-related crime		419
Serious assault		330
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		272
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		185
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault5205200
All theft not mentioned elsewhere507628-121
Commercial crime467452+15
Residential burglary460413+47
Drug-related crime419296+123
Serious assault330358-28
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action272233+39
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs185174+11
Malicious damage170161+9
Theft from vehicle143108+35
Aggravated robbery130162-32
Rape107108-1
Business burglary97970
Shoplifting8598-13
Common robbery6761+6
Attempted murder4647-1
Murder3746-9
Culpable homicide3651-15
Sexual assault2426-2
Kidnapping2027-7
Crimen injuria1935-16
Stock-theft179+8
Vehicle theft1728-11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1419-5
Attempted sexual offences65+1
Abduction20+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Arson110
Public violence02-2
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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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