Paddock Crime Statistics

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

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

360

-7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,055

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Paddock (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	83	23.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	71	19.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	15.8%
Common assault	contact	52	14.4%
Attempted murder	contact	32	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	27	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	6.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	3.6%
Rape	contact	13	3.6%
Murder	contact	11	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	9	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	9	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	7	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	4	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%

Paddock Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Paddock Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Paddock Safe?

Yes, Paddock is relatively safe.

Paddock scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,055 per 100,000 people, Paddock sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Paddock can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

23% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

5/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Paddock

In 2025, Paddock recorded 360 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Paddock is Burglary at residential premises with 83 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Paddock), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 71 cases (19.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 57 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Paddock has decreased by 7%, a positive sign for the Paddock community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Paddock?

The most reported crimes in Paddock are Burglary at residential premises (83 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (71 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (57 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Paddock has a crime rate of 1,055 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)
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)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)