King Cetshwayo Crime Statistics
King Cetshwayo has 12 SAPS precincts covering 33 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 9,805 contact crimes and 4,212 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 1 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
9,805
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
4,212
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
1
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
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How much crime is reported in each King Cetshwayo precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 6,585 | →0.7% |
| Richards Bay | 4,730 | →2% |
| Esikhaleni | 3,249 | ↓6.9% |
| Eshowe | 2,760 | ↓4% |
| Mtunzini | 1,929 | →0.2% |
| Kwambonambi | 1,596 | ↓12.1% |
| Melmoth | 1,290 | ↓8.6% |
| Nkandla | 881 | ↓6% |
| Gingindlovu | 800 | ↓21.2% |
| Ekombe | 404 | ↑11.9% |
| Mbongolwane | 357 | →1.1% |
| Ntambanana | 304 | →1.6% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in King Cetshwayo
Ekombe
Empangeni
Eshowe
Esikhaleni
Gingindlovu
Kwambonambi
Mbongolwane
Melmoth
Mtunzini
Nkandla
Ntambanana
Richards Bay
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.