Mtunzini Crime Statistics

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

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,442

-5.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,259

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Mtunzini (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	325	22.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	257	17.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	228	15.8%
Common assault	contact	137	9.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	97	6.7%
Rape	contact	88	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	85	5.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	85	5.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	80	5.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	63	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	60	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	48	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	40	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	37	2.6%
Murder	contact	32	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	31	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	13	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Mtunzini Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mtunzini Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mtunzini Safe?

Mtunzini has moderate safety levels.

Mtunzini scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mtunzini is 2,259 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mtunzini, especially at night.

vs National Average

-26%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

8/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mtunzini

In 2025, Mtunzini recorded 1,442 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mtunzini is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 325 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Mtunzini), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 257 cases (17.8%) and Burglary at residential premises at 228 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mtunzini has decreased by 5.1%, a positive sign for the Mtunzini community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mtunzini?

The most reported crimes in Mtunzini are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (325 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (257 cases), Burglary at residential premises (228 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mtunzini has a crime rate of 2,259 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)
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)