Eshowe Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,084

-4.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,265

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Eshowe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	379	18.2%
Common assault	contact	356	17.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	280	13.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	239	11.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	239	11.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	205	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	136	6.5%
Rape	contact	107	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	91	4.4%
Attempted murder	contact	79	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	75	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	60	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	59	2.8%
Murder	contact	51	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	51	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	51	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	49	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	44	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	29	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	20	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	19	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Eshowe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Eshowe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Eshowe Safe?

No, Eshowe has high crime levels.

Eshowe scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Eshowe is 3,265 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Eshowe, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+6%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-4.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

18% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

9/12

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Eshowe

In 2025, Eshowe recorded 2,084 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Eshowe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 379 reported cases (18.2% of all crime in Eshowe), followed by Common assault at 356 cases (17.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 280 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Eshowe has decreased by 4.3%, a positive sign for the Eshowe community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Eshowe?

The most reported crimes in Eshowe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (379 cases), Common assault (356 cases), Drug-Related Crime (280 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Eshowe has a crime rate of 3,265 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)
Esikhaleni	85,112	2,450	3,838	F (27)
Richards Bay	85,112	3,568	5,589	F (17)