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Empangeni Precinct

King Cetshwayo|10 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Empangeni remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,585 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (844 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+127). 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

6,585

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Empangeni has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Empangeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		844
Drug-related crime		681
Commercial crime		675
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		635
Residential burglary		634
Serious assault		540
Aggravated robbery		506
Theft from vehicle		333
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault844852-8
Drug-related crime681554+127
Commercial crime675735-60
All theft not mentioned elsewhere635682-47
Residential burglary634517+117
Serious assault540597-57
Aggravated robbery506580-74
Theft from vehicle333268+65
Malicious damage254304-50
Common robbery246199+47
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs18870+118
Shoplifting174188-14
Rape159190-31
Business burglary150163-13
Attempted murder133136-3
Crimen injuria8869+19
Murder7479-5
Kidnapping6277-15
Stock-theft4654-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4174-33
Vehicle theft3852-14
Culpable homicide3034-4
Sexual assault1932-13
Arson1721-4
Attempted sexual offences98+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children63+3
Contact sexual offences21+1
Abduction10+1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in King Cetshwayo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ntambanana

304 crimes → 1.6%

Mbongolwane

357 crimes → 1.1%

Ekombe

404 crimes ↑ 11.9%

Gingindlovu

800 crimes ↓ 21.2%

Nkandla

881 crimes ↓ 6%

Melmoth

1,290 crimes ↓ 8.6%
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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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