Crime Statistics by Precinct — King Cetshwayo
12 precincts in King Cetshwayo — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025).
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 crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ntambanana | 81 |
| 2 | Ekombe | 89 |
| 3 | Mbongolwane | 96 |
| 4 | Gingindlovu | 164 |
| 5 | Nkandla | 214 |
| 6 | Melmoth | 309 |
| 7 | Kwambonambi | 377 |
| 8 | Mtunzini | 497 |
| 9 | Eshowe | 631 |
| 10 | Esikhaleni | 750 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 1,166 |
| 12 | Empangeni | 1,506 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Jun 2025 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingindlovu | ↓ 24.8% |
| 2 | Empangeni | ↓ 3.6% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.