KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Esikhaleni Crime Statistics
Esikhaleni in KwaZulu-Natal recorded 12 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This is a significant improvement — down 25% compared to the same quarter last year. The station also recorded 2 carjackings in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
354↓ 5.3%
Assault GBH
123↓ 6.1%
Common Assault
121↑ 51.2%
Sexual Offences
32↑ 14.3%
Rape
25↑ 8.7%
House Robbery
13↓ 51.9%
Murder
12↓ 25%
Business Robbery
4↓ 20%
Vehicle Theft
3↑ 100%
Carjacking
2↓ 60%
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Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.