Nkandla Crime Statistics

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

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

664

-6.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,040

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Nkandla (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	19.9%
Common assault	contact	101	15.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	72	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	55	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	53	8.0%
Rape	contact	52	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	6.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	6.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	40	6.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	6.0%
Attempted murder	contact	39	5.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	4.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	24	3.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	3.5%
Murder	contact	15	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	8	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
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%

Nkandla Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nkandla Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nkandla Safe?

Yes, Nkandla is relatively safe.

Nkandla scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,040 per 100,000 people, Nkandla sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nkandla can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

5/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nkandla

In 2025, Nkandla recorded 664 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nkandla is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 132 reported cases (19.9% of all crime in Nkandla), followed by Common assault at 101 cases (15.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 72 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nkandla has decreased by 6.9%, a positive sign for the Nkandla community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nkandla?

The most reported crimes in Nkandla are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (132 cases), Common assault (101 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Nkandla has a crime rate of 1,040 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)
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)