Ugu (South Coast) Crime Statistics
Ugu (South Coast), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
15,641
1.6%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,022
Population
773,398
Precincts
17
Is Ugu (South Coast) Safe?
Ugu (South Coast) recorded a crime rate of 2,022 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 22.6% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 17 police precincts in Ugu (South Coast), 7 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 7 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.6% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Ugu (South Coast)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate | 45,494 | 3,652 | 10,703 | F (4) |
| Port Shepstone | 45,494 | 3,184 | 9,331 | F (6) |
| Hibberdene | 45,494 | 1,225 | 3,589 | F (30) |
| Gamalakhe | 45,494 | 1,185 | 3,473 | F (31) |
| Scottburgh | 45,494 | 1,062 | 3,112 | D (35) |
| Umzinto | 45,494 | 1,025 | 3,005 | D (37) |
| Harding | 45,494 | 774 | 2,268 | D (47) |
| Ezinqoleni | 45,494 | 702 | 2,057 | C (51) |
| Port Edward | 45,494 | 664 | 1,945 | C (52) |
| Southport | 45,494 | 451 | 1,321 | B (66) |
Ugu (South Coast) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Ugu (South Coast) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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