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Eshowe Precinct

King Cetshwayo|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Eshowe decreased 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,760 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (362 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-66). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

EshoweEshowe HillsGezinsilaSunnydale

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,760

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Eshowe decreased 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Eshowe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		362
Common assault		361
Drug-related crime		274
Residential burglary		259
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		237
Commercial crime		197
Aggravated robbery		158
Malicious damage		138
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault362410-48
Common assault361348+13
Drug-related crime274225+49
Residential burglary259232+27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere237303-66
Commercial crime197228-31
Aggravated robbery158186-28
Malicious damage138176-38
Rape96147-51
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8742+45
Attempted murder7579-4
Business burglary6660+6
Theft from vehicle64640
Common robbery5968-9
Shoplifting5468-14
Murder4652-6
Stock-theft4642+4
Kidnapping4228+14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4032+8
Crimen injuria3411+23
Arson1612+4
Sexual assault1513+2
Culpable homicide14140
Vehicle theft119+2
Attempted sexual offences818-10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction02-2
Contact sexual offences03-3
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in King Cetshwayo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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304 crimes → 1.6%

Mbongolwane

357 crimes → 1.1%

Ekombe

404 crimes ↑ 11.9%

Gingindlovu

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Nkandla

881 crimes ↓ 6%

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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