Southport Crime Statistics

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

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

451

-11.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,321

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Southport (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	123	27.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	96	21.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	71	15.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	56	12.4%
Common assault	contact	45	10.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	7.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	6.2%
Rape	contact	19	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	2.9%
Murder	contact	11	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	1.6%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	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 at non-residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Southport Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Southport Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Southport Safe?

Yes, Southport is relatively safe.

Southport scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,321 per 100,000 people, Southport sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Southport can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-57%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

27% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

7/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Southport

In 2025, Southport recorded 451 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Southport is Burglary at residential premises with 123 reported cases (27.3% of all crime in Southport), followed by Commercial Crime at 96 cases (21.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 71 cases (15.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Southport has decreased by 11.2%, a positive sign for the Southport community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Southport?

The most reported crimes in Southport are Burglary at residential premises (123 cases), Commercial Crime (96 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (71 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Southport has a crime rate of 1,321 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)
Port Edward	45,494	664	1,945	C (52)
Ezinqoleni	45,494	702	2,057	C (51)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)