Gamalakhe Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,185

+14.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,473

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Gamalakhe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	335	28.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	271	22.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	233	19.7%
Common assault	contact	187	15.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	96	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	75	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	61	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	44	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	37	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	2.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.8%
Rape	contact	21	1.8%
Murder	contact	15	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Gamalakhe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gamalakhe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gamalakhe Safe?

No, Gamalakhe has high crime levels.

Gamalakhe scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Gamalakhe is 3,473 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Gamalakhe, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+13%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+14.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

28% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

13/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Gamalakhe

In 2025, Gamalakhe recorded 1,185 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gamalakhe is Burglary at residential premises with 335 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Gamalakhe), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 271 cases (22.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 233 cases (19.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gamalakhe has increased by 14.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Gamalakhe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gamalakhe?

The most reported crimes in Gamalakhe are Burglary at residential premises (335 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (271 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (233 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Gamalakhe has a crime rate of 3,473 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ugu (South Coast), Weza is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Weza	45,494	0	0	N/A (0)
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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)