Attempted Murder in King Cetshwayo
SAPS recorded 136 attempted murder cases across 12 King Cetshwayo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 10.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,567 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 136 attempted murder cases, up 10.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in King Cetshwayo?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which King Cetshwayo precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All King Cetshwayo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 24 | -20% |
| Richards Bay | 20 | +11.1% |
| Eshowe | 18 | +28.6% |
| Esikhaleni | 16 | 0% |
| Melmoth | 13 | -13.3% |
| Nkandla | 11 | +83.3% |
| Kwambonambi | 10 | +42.9% |
| Mtunzini | 8 | +33.3% |
| Mbongolwane | 5 | +400% |
| Ntambanana | 5 | +150% |
| Gingindlovu | 4 | -20% |
| Ekombe | 2 | -33.3% |