Margate Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,652

+9.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,703

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Margate (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	720	19.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	669	18.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	528	14.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	499	13.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	487	13.3%
Common assault	contact	344	9.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	336	9.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	288	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	159	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	127	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	101	2.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	89	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	88	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	87	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	1.7%
Rape	contact	49	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	44	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	0.7%
Murder	contact	24	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Margate Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Margate Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Margate Safe?

No, Margate has high crime levels.

Margate scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Margate is 10,703 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Margate, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+249%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

16/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Margate

In 2025, Margate recorded 3,652 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Margate is Drug-Related Crime with 720 reported cases (19.7% of all crime in Margate), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 669 cases (18.3%) and Commercial Crime at 528 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Margate has increased by 9.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Margate area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Margate?

The most reported crimes in Margate are Drug-Related Crime (720 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (669 cases), Commercial Crime (528 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Margate has a crime rate of 10,703 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)