King Cetshwayo Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 12 precincts in King Cetshwayo
District Overview
The big picture for King Cetshwayo
King Cetshwayo has 12 police precincts reporting a combined 5,880 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 2 precincts are improving, 7 are worsening, and 3 are stable.
5.9k
Total crimes
2
Improving
7
Worsening
3
Stable
District total change
+1.7%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
KwaZulu-Natal, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 12 precincts in King Cetshwayo.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in King Cetshwayo are moving the most?
Of 12 precincts, 2 saw crime decrease and 7 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Mbongolwane | -14.2% | improved |
| Kwambonambi | -11.8% | improved |
| Ntambanana | -10.9% | improved |
| Eshowe | -8.4% | improved |
| Ekombe | -7.3% | improved |
| Mtunzini | -1.7% | stable |
| Esikhaleni | +2.2% | worsened |
| Empangeni | +3.6% | worsened |
| Richards Bay | +11.4% | worsened |
| Gingindlovu | +14.6% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 12 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in King Cetshwayo ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ntambanana | 81 | ↑ 24.6% |
| 2 | Ekombe | 89 | ↑ 6% |
| 3 | Mbongolwane | 96 | ↑ 21.5% |
| 4 | Gingindlovu | 164 | ↓ 24.8% |
| 5 | Nkandla | 214 | ↑ 10.3% |
| 6 | Melmoth | 309 | ↑ 5.8% |
| 7 | Kwambonambi | 377 | → 1.6% |
| 8 | Mtunzini | 497 | ↑ 25.2% |
| 9 | Eshowe | 631 | → 0.5% |
| 10 | Esikhaleni | 750 | → 1.2% |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 1,166 | ↑ 2.8% |
| 12 | Empangeni | 1,506 | ↓ 3.6% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 12 precincts in King Cetshwayo, KwaZulu-Natal
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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