Sawoti Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

250

+2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

732

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Sawoti (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	44	17.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	14.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	11.2%
Common assault	contact	27	10.8%
Rape	contact	23	9.2%
Murder	contact	19	7.6%
Attempted murder	contact	17	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	6.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	4.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	4.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	4.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	3.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	3.2%
Carjacking	contact	5	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	5	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Common 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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sawoti Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sawoti Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sawoti Safe?

Yes, Sawoti is relatively safe.

Sawoti scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 732 per 100,000 people, Sawoti sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sawoti can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

18% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

2/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Sawoti

In 2025, Sawoti recorded 250 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sawoti is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 44 reported cases (17.6% of all crime in Sawoti), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 36 cases (14.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (11.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sawoti has increased by 2.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sawoti area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sawoti?

The most reported crimes in Sawoti are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (44 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (36 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sawoti has a crime rate of 732 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)
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)
Harding	45,494	774	2,268	D (47)