Scottburgh Crime Statistics

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

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,062

-7.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,112

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — Scottburgh (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	208	19.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	197	18.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	180	16.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	145	13.7%
Common assault	contact	129	12.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	93	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	60	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	40	3.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	35	3.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	32	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	2.6%
Rape	contact	23	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.6%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.1%
Murder	contact	11	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Scottburgh Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Scottburgh Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Scottburgh Safe?

No, Scottburgh has high crime levels.

Scottburgh scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Scottburgh is 3,112 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Scottburgh, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-7.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

12/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Scottburgh

In 2025, Scottburgh recorded 1,062 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Scottburgh is Commercial Crime with 208 reported cases (19.6% of all crime in Scottburgh), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 197 cases (18.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 180 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Scottburgh has decreased by 7.1%, a positive sign for the Scottburgh community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Scottburgh?

The most reported crimes in Scottburgh are Commercial Crime (208 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (197 cases), Burglary at residential premises (180 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Scottburgh has a crime rate of 3,112 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)