Port Shepstone Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,184

+1.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,331

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Port Shepstone (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	553	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	497	15.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	477	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	444	13.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	396	12.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	332	10.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	277	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	193	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	189	5.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	151	4.7%
Rape	contact	116	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	91	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	85	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	75	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	65	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	45	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	44	1.4%
Murder	contact	39	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	23	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	20	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Port Shepstone Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Port Shepstone Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Port Shepstone Safe?

No, Port Shepstone has high crime levels.

Port Shepstone scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Port Shepstone is 9,331 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Port Shepstone, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+204%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

17% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

15/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Port Shepstone

In 2025, Port Shepstone recorded 3,184 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Port Shepstone is Common assault with 553 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Port Shepstone), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 497 cases (15.6%) and Commercial Crime at 477 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Port Shepstone has increased by 1.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Port Shepstone area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Port Shepstone?

The most reported crimes in Port Shepstone are Common assault (553 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (497 cases), Commercial Crime (477 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Port Shepstone has a crime rate of 9,331 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)
Port Edward	45,494	664	1,945	C (52)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)