Port Edward Crime Statistics

Port Edward, Ugu (South Coast), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

664

+9.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,945

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Port Edward (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	167	25.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	141	21.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	109	16.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	81	12.2%
Common assault	contact	79	11.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	45	6.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	45	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	5.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	33	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	24	3.6%
Rape	contact	20	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.8%
Murder	contact	12	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	7	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Port Edward Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Port Edward Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Port Edward Safe?

Port Edward has moderate safety levels.

Port Edward scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Port Edward is 1,945 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Port Edward, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+9.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

25% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

8/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Port Edward

In 2025, Port Edward recorded 664 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Port Edward is Burglary at residential premises with 167 reported cases (25.2% of all crime in Port Edward), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 141 cases (21.2%) and Commercial Crime at 109 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Port Edward has increased by 9.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Port Edward area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Port Edward?

The most reported crimes in Port Edward are Burglary at residential premises (167 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (141 cases), Commercial Crime (109 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Port Edward compare to other areas in Ugu (South Coast)?

Port Edward has a crime rate of 1,945 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ugu (South Coast)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Weza	45,494	0	0	N/A (0)
Mehlomnyama	45,494	224	657	A (82)
Sawoti	45,494	250	732	B (79)
Dududu	45,494	253	741	B (79)
Msinsini	45,494	258	756	B (78)
Paddock	45,494	360	1,055	B (72)
St Faiths	45,494	372	1,090	B (70)
Southport	45,494	451	1,321	B (66)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)