Mbongolwane Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

280

Crime Rate

438

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Mbongolwane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	121	43.2%
Common assault	contact	35	12.5%
Rape	contact	31	11.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	8.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	8.2%
Attempted murder	contact	16	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	4.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	4.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	4.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	3.9%
Stock Theft	property	11	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	9	3.2%
Murder	contact	8	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	5	1.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mbongolwane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbongolwane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbongolwane Safe?

Yes, Mbongolwane is relatively safe.

Mbongolwane scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 438 per 100,000 people, Mbongolwane sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mbongolwane can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

43% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

2/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mbongolwane

In 2025, Mbongolwane recorded 280 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbongolwane is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 121 reported cases (43.2% of all crime in Mbongolwane), followed by Common assault at 35 cases (12.5%) and Rape at 31 cases (11.1%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbongolwane?

The most reported crimes in Mbongolwane are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (121 cases), Common assault (35 cases), Rape (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mbongolwane has a crime rate of 438 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)
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)
Esikhaleni	85,112	2,450	3,838	F (27)
Richards Bay	85,112	3,568	5,589	F (17)