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Esikhawini Crime Statistics

Esikhaleni Precinct |King Cetshwayo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Esikhawini falls within the Esikhaleni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Esikhaleni.
Esikhawini is a suburb in King Cetshwayo, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Esikhaleni precinct area (covering Esikhawini) decreased 5.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,171 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.3% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (375 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-129). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,171

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 1.3%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Esikhaleni precinct area (covering Esikhawini) decreased 5.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 272% above provincial median
Contact crime: 334% above provincial median
Property crime: 129% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

51

↑ 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,123

↓ 9.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

291

↓ 17.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

757

↑ 7.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Esikhaleni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		375
Common assault		320
Drug-related crime		230
Residential burglary		190
Aggravated robbery		177
Malicious damage		129
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		126
Rape		78
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Other precincts in King Cetshwayo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ntambanana

214 crimes → 1.4%

Ekombe

277 crimes → 1.4%

Mbongolwane

277 crimes → 1.4%

Gingindlovu

518 crimes ↓ 27.2%

Nkandla

608 crimes ↓ 8.8%

Melmoth

848 crimes ↓ 13.5%
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Other suburbs served by Esikhaleni police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Esikhawini.

Esikhaleni
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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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