Empangeni vs Richards Bay: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Richards Bay had 1,855 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni (4,730 vs 6,585 — 28% difference).
Empangeni
Empangeni precinct
Total crimes
6,585
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
2,521 violent · 1,201 property · 2,863 other
74 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (844)
Richards Bay
Richards Bay precinct
Total crimes
4,730
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
1,060 violent · 885 property · 2,785 other
16 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (392)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Richards Bay had 1,855 fewer reported crimes (4,730 vs 6,585)
- 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 1,855 fewer reported crimes than Empangeni (4,730 vs 6,585 — 28% 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 6,585 crimes, while Richards Bay (Richards Bay precinct) reported 4,730 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.