Empangeni vs Richards Bay: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Richards Bay had 1,638 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni (2,537 vs 4,175 — 39% difference).
Empangeni
Empangeni precinct
Total crimes
4,175
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.9% more crimes
Crime split
1,938 violent · 904 property · 1,333 other
64 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (628)
Richards Bay
Richards Bay precinct
Total crimes
2,537
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.4% more crimes
Crime split
794 violent · 637 property · 1,106 other
14 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (284)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Richards Bay had 1,638 fewer reported crimes (2,537 vs 4,175)
- Most reported crime in Empangeni: Common assault · In Richards Bay: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empangeni safer than Richards Bay?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Richards Bay had 1,638 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni (2,537 vs 4,175 — 39% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Empangeni vs Richards Bay?
Empangeni (Empangeni precinct) reported 4,175 serious crimes, while Richards Bay (Richards Bay precinct) reported 2,537 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.