St Faiths Crime Statistics

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

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

372

-13.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,090

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

45,494

Crime Breakdown — St Faiths (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	119	32.0%
Common assault	contact	65	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	47	12.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	8.6%
Rape	contact	20	5.4%
Stock Theft	property	20	5.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	4.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	12	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	12	3.2%
Kidnapping	contact	12	3.2%
Murder	contact	12	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	3.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	2.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	1.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%

St Faiths Crime Trend (2018-2025)

St Faiths Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is St Faiths Safe?

Yes, St Faiths is relatively safe.

St Faiths scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,090 per 100,000 people, St Faiths sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in St Faiths can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-64%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-13.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in Ugu (South Coast)

6/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in St Faiths

In 2025, St Faiths recorded 372 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in St Faiths is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 119 reported cases (32.0% of all crime in St Faiths), followed by Common assault at 65 cases (17.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 47 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in St Faiths has decreased by 13.5%, a positive sign for the St Faiths community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in St Faiths?

The most reported crimes in St Faiths are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (119 cases), Common assault (65 cases), Burglary at residential premises (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

St Faiths has a crime rate of 1,090 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)
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)