Esikhaleni Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,450

-6.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,838

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Esikhaleni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	500	20.4%
Common assault	contact	427	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	315	12.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	307	12.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	253	10.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	172	7.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	168	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	165	6.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	128	5.2%
Rape	contact	104	4.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	95	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	81	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	76	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	75	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	69	2.8%
Murder	contact	68	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	24	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	21	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	20	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Esikhaleni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Esikhaleni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Esikhaleni Safe?

No, Esikhaleni has high crime levels.

Esikhaleni scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Esikhaleni is 3,838 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Esikhaleni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+25%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-6.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

10/12

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Esikhaleni

In 2025, Esikhaleni recorded 2,450 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Esikhaleni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 500 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Esikhaleni), followed by Common assault at 427 cases (17.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 315 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Esikhaleni has decreased by 6.7%, a positive sign for the Esikhaleni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Esikhaleni?

The most reported crimes in Esikhaleni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (500 cases), Common assault (427 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (315 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Esikhaleni has a crime rate of 3,838 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)
Ekombe	85,112	292	457	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)
Richards Bay	85,112	3,568	5,589	F (17)