King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay) Crime Statistics
King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
18,757
3.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,837
Population
1,021,344
Precincts
12
Is King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay) Safe?
King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay) recorded a crime rate of 1,837 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 29.7% below the KwaZulu-Natal provincial average of 2,614 per 100,000. Of the 12 police precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), 5 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 5 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empangeni | 85,112 | 4,996 | 7,826 | F (9) |
| Richards Bay | 85,112 | 3,568 | 5,589 | F (17) |
| Esikhaleni | 85,112 | 2,450 | 3,838 | F (27) |
| Eshowe | 85,112 | 2,084 | 3,265 | F (33) |
| Mtunzini | 85,112 | 1,442 | 2,259 | D (47) |
| Kwambonambi | 85,112 | 1,198 | 1,876 | C (54) |
| Melmoth | 85,112 | 958 | 1,500 | C (61) |
| Nkandla | 85,112 | 664 | 1,040 | B (72) |
| Gingindlovu | 85,112 | 598 | 936 | B (74) |
| Ekombe | 85,112 | 292 | 457 | A (87) |
King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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