King Cetshwayo Crime Statistics
King Cetshwayo has 12 SAPS precincts covering 33 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 7,433 contact crimes and 3,115 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 2 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
7,433
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
3,115
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
2
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each King Cetshwayo precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 4,175 | ↑3.9% |
| Richards Bay | 2,537 | ↑3.4% |
| Esikhaleni | 2,171 | ↓5.4% |
| Eshowe | 1,817 | →0.2% |
| Mtunzini | 1,241 | ↓5.5% |
| Kwambonambi | 1,001 | ↓13.7% |
| Melmoth | 848 | ↓13.5% |
| Nkandla | 608 | ↓8.8% |
| Gingindlovu | 518 | ↓27.2% |
| Ekombe | 277 | →1.4% |
| Mbongolwane | 277 | →1.4% |
| Ntambanana | 214 | →1.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
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–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.