Crime Statistics by Precinct — King Cetshwayo
12 precincts in King Cetshwayo — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025).
How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →
By Total Crime Volume
Total crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ntambanana | 304 |
| 2 | Mbongolwane | 357 |
| 3 | Ekombe | 404 |
| 4 | Gingindlovu | 800 |
| 5 | Nkandla | 881 |
| 6 | Melmoth | 1,290 |
| 7 | Kwambonambi | 1,596 |
| 8 | Mtunzini | 1,929 |
| 9 | Eshowe | 2,760 |
| 10 | Esikhaleni | 3,249 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 4,730 |
| 12 | Empangeni | 6,585 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingindlovu | ↓ 21.2% |
| 2 | Kwambonambi | ↓ 12.1% |
| 3 | Melmoth | ↓ 8.6% |
| 4 | Esikhaleni | ↓ 6.9% |
| 5 | Nkandla | ↓ 6% |
| 6 | Eshowe | ↓ 4% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.