Ekombe Crime Statistics

Ekombe, King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

292

+5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

457

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Ekombe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	92	31.5%
Rape	contact	40	13.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	11.0%
Murder	contact	32	11.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	8.2%
Attempted murder	contact	19	6.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	5.8%
Common assault	contact	17	5.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	5.5%
Stock Theft	property	16	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	7	2.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ekombe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ekombe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ekombe Safe?

Yes, Ekombe is relatively safe.

Ekombe scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 457 per 100,000 people, Ekombe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ekombe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

3/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ekombe

In 2025, Ekombe recorded 292 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ekombe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 92 reported cases (31.5% of all crime in Ekombe), followed by Rape at 40 cases (13.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 32 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ekombe has increased by 5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ekombe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ekombe?

The most reported crimes in Ekombe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (92 cases), Rape (40 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ekombe compare to other areas in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)?

Ekombe has a crime rate of 457 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), Ntambanana is safer with a rate of 356 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ntambanana	85,112	227	356	A (90)
Mbongolwane	85,112	280	438	A (87)
Gingindlovu	85,112	598	936	B (74)
Nkandla	85,112	664	1,040	B (72)
Melmoth	85,112	958	1,500	C (61)
Kwambonambi	85,112	1,198	1,876	C (54)
Mtunzini	85,112	1,442	2,259	D (47)
Eshowe	85,112	2,084	3,265	F (33)
Esikhaleni	85,112	2,450	3,838	F (27)
Richards Bay	85,112	3,568	5,589	F (17)