Empangeni vs Richards Bay: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Richards Bay had 340 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,166 vs 1,506 — 23% fewer than Empangeni).
Empangeni
Empangeni precinct
Total crimes
1,506
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 3.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
572 violent · 276 property · 658 other
26 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (205)
Richards Bay
Richards Bay precinct
Total crimes
1,166
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 2.8% more crimes
Crime split
282 violent · 201 property · 683 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (175)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Richards Bay had 340 fewer reported crimes (1,166 vs 1,506)
- Empangeni recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Richards Bay recorded more
- Most reported crime in Empangeni: Common assault · In Richards Bay: Commercial crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empangeni safer than Richards Bay?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Richards Bay had 340 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,166 vs 1,506 — 23% fewer than Empangeni). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Empangeni vs Richards Bay?
Empangeni (Empangeni precinct) reported 1,506 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Richards Bay (Richards Bay precinct) reported 1,166 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.