Crime Statistics by Precinct — King Cetshwayo
12 precincts in King Cetshwayo — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024).
How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →
By Total Crime Volume
Total serious crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ntambanana | 214 |
| 2 | Ekombe | 277 |
| 3 | Mbongolwane | 277 |
| 4 | Gingindlovu | 518 |
| 5 | Nkandla | 608 |
| 6 | Melmoth | 848 |
| 7 | Kwambonambi | 1,001 |
| 8 | Mtunzini | 1,241 |
| 9 | Eshowe | 1,817 |
| 10 | Esikhaleni | 2,171 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 2,537 |
| 12 | Empangeni | 4,175 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Dec 2024 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingindlovu | ↓ 27.2% |
| 2 | Kwambonambi | ↓ 13.7% |
| 3 | Melmoth | ↓ 13.5% |
| 4 | Nkandla | ↓ 8.8% |
| 5 | Mtunzini | ↓ 5.5% |
| 6 | Esikhaleni | ↓ 5.4% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.