Rape in King Cetshwayo
SAPS recorded 179 rape cases across 12 King Cetshwayo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 12.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 10% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,820 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 179 rape cases, down 12.3% 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 rape 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 rape?
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 | 29 | -25.6% |
| Eshowe | 24 | -11.1% |
| Esikhaleni | 21 | -4.5% |
| Kwambonambi | 21 | +16.7% |
| Melmoth | 17 | +13.3% |
| Richards Bay | 15 | 0% |
| Ekombe | 12 | -14.3% |
| Gingindlovu | 12 | +33.3% |
| Mtunzini | 10 | -54.5% |
| Nkandla | 8 | -11.1% |
| Mbongolwane | 7 | +75% |
| Ntambanana | 3 | -70% |