Ntambanana Crime Statistics

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

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

227

+1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

356

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

85,112

Crime Breakdown — Ntambanana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	69	30.4%
Rape	contact	37	16.3%
Common assault	contact	32	14.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	11.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	10.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.7%
Attempted murder	contact	12	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	9	4.0%
Murder	contact	8	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	3.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	3.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	1.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%

Ntambanana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ntambanana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ntambanana Safe?

Yes, Ntambanana is relatively safe.

Ntambanana scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 356 per 100,000 people, Ntambanana sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ntambanana can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

1/12

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ntambanana

In 2025, Ntambanana recorded 227 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ntambanana is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 69 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Ntambanana), followed by Rape at 37 cases (16.3%) and Common assault at 32 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ntambanana has increased by 1.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ntambanana area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ntambanana?

The most reported crimes in Ntambanana are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (69 cases), Rape (37 cases), Common assault (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ntambanana has a crime rate of 356 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay), Ntambanana is among the safer areas.

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Other Precincts in King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Esikhaleni	85,112	2,450	3,838	F (27)
Richards Bay	85,112	3,568	5,589	F (17)