Murder in King Cetshwayo
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 104 murder cases across 12 King Cetshwayo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,179 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in King Cetshwayo?
Which King Cetshwayo precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All King Cetshwayo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 26 | 15 → 26 |
| Melmoth | 16 | 13 → 16 |
| Esikhaleni | 14 | 19 → 14 |
| Mtunzini | 14 | 6 → 14 |
| Eshowe | 8 | 14 → 8 |
| Richards Bay | 6 | 4 → 6 |
| Ekombe | 4 | 12 → 4 |
| Gingindlovu | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Ntambanana | 4 | 1 → 4 |
| Mbongolwane | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Nkandla | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Kwambonambi | 2 | 9 → 2 |