Murder in King Cetshwayo
SAPS recorded 104 murder cases across 12 King Cetshwayo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,179 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 104 murder cases, up 3% 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 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 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 | 26 | +73.3% |
| Melmoth | 16 | +23.1% |
| Esikhaleni | 14 | -26.3% |
| Mtunzini | 14 | +133.3% |
| Eshowe | 8 | -42.9% |
| Richards Bay | 6 | +50% |
| Ekombe | 4 | -66.7% |
| Gingindlovu | 4 | +100% |
| Ntambanana | 4 | +300% |
| Mbongolwane | 3 | +50% |
| Nkandla | 3 | -25% |
| Kwambonambi | 2 | -77.8% |