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Empangeni Precinct

King Cetshwayo|10 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Empangeni increased 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,175 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 7.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (628 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+121). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

4,175

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 7.3%

above 2018-2019

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Crime in Empangeni rose 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Empangeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		628
Drug-related crime		522
Residential burglary		493
Serious assault		420
Aggravated robbery		396
Theft from vehicle		239
Common robbery		188
Malicious damage		187
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault628649-21
Drug-related crime522401+121
Residential burglary493408+85
Serious assault420460-40
Aggravated robbery396427-31
Theft from vehicle239205+34
Common robbery188145+43
Malicious damage187225-38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15052+98
Shoplifting124140-16
Rape116129-13
Business burglary115121-6
Attempted murder108109-1
Robbery at residential premises9089+1
Crimen injuria6750+17
Murder6463+1
Kidnapping4761-14
Robbery at non-residential premises3330+3
Carjacking3248-16
Stock-theft2945-16
Vehicle theft2836-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2658-32
Culpable homicide2425-1
Sexual assault1820-2
Arson1413+1
Attempted sexual offences76+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Robbery of cash in transit20+2
Abduction10+1
Truck hijacking110
Bank robbery000
Public violence000
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Other precincts in King Cetshwayo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ntambanana

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Ekombe

277 crimes → 1.4%

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277 crimes → 1.4%

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Nkandla

608 crimes ↓ 8.8%

Melmoth

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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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