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Esikhaleni Precinct

King Cetshwayo|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Esikhaleni decreased 6.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,249 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (498 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-164). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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.

EsikhaleniEsikhawini

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

3,249

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Esikhaleni decreased 6.9% 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 Esikhaleni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		498
Common assault		441
Drug-related crime		328
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		321
Residential burglary		257
Aggravated robbery		217
Commercial crime		172
Malicious damage		169
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault498523-25
Common assault441349+92
Drug-related crime328296+32
All theft not mentioned elsewhere321414-93
Residential burglary257349-92
Aggravated robbery217381-164
Commercial crime172192-20
Malicious damage169138+31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15837+121
Rape103102+1
Shoplifting91155-64
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7477-3
Common robbery7099-29
Attempted murder6978-9
Murder6365-2
Business burglary5563-8
Theft from vehicle4230+12
Crimen injuria2524+1
Kidnapping2130-9
Stock-theft2124-3
Sexual assault1214-2
Vehicle theft1215-3
Arson98+1
Culpable homicide913-4
Attempted sexual offences89-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Public violence02-2
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

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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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