Ugu Crime Statistics
Ugu has 16 SAPS precincts covering 97 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 5,073 reported crimes, including 1,776 contact (violent) and 983 property crimes; the largest categories were All theft not mentioned elsewhere (597), Serious assault (580), Residential burglary (572). 6 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 10 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
1,776
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
983
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
10
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Ugu
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How much crime is reported in each Ugu precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Margate | 1,107 | ↓3.3% |
| Port Shepstone | 1,077 | ↑10.1% |
| Gamalakhe | 399 | ↑2.6% |
| Hibberdene | 389 | ↑4.6% |
| Umzinto | 341 | ↑20.9% |
| Scottburgh | 333 | ↓7.8% |
| Harding | 288 | ↑19.5% |
| Ezinqoleni | 228 | ↑3.6% |
| Port Edward | 221 | ↑6.3% |
| Southport | 147 | ↓9.3% |
| Paddock | 108 | ↓6.9% |
| Dududu | 104 | ↑19.5% |
| St Faiths | 96 | ↓9.4% |
| Msinsini | 82 | ↓3.5% |
| Sawoti | 78 | ↑6.8% |
| Mehlomnyama | 75 | ↑13.6% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Ugu
Dududu
Ezinqoleni
Gamalakhe
Harding
Hibberdene
Margate
Mehlomnyama
Msinsini
Paddock
Port Edward
Port Shepstone
Sawoti
Scottburgh
Southport
St Faiths
Umzinto
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.