Rape in King Cetshwayo
SAPS recorded 179 rape cases across 12 King Cetshwayo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 12.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 10% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,820 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in King Cetshwayo?
Which King Cetshwayo precincts report the most rape?
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 | 29 | 39 → 29 |
| Eshowe | 24 | 27 → 24 |
| Esikhaleni | 21 | 22 → 21 |
| Kwambonambi | 21 | 18 → 21 |
| Melmoth | 17 | 15 → 17 |
| Richards Bay | 15 | 15 → 15 |
| Ekombe | 12 | 14 → 12 |
| Gingindlovu | 12 | 9 → 12 |
| Mtunzini | 10 | 22 → 10 |
| Nkandla | 8 | 9 → 8 |
| Mbongolwane | 7 | 4 → 7 |
| Ntambanana | 3 | 10 → 3 |