KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Melmoth Crime Statistics
Melmoth in KwaZulu-Natal recorded 7 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This is a significant improvement — down 30% compared to the same quarter last year. The station also recorded 1 carjacking in the same period, a notable increase worth monitoring.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
168↓ 9.7%
Assault GBH
75↑ 13.6%
Common Assault
24↑ 26.3%
Sexual Offences
23↓ 32.4%
Rape
21↓ 27.6%
Murder
7↓ 30%
House Robbery
5↓ 68.8%
Business Robbery
4↑ 100%
Vehicle Theft
1↑ 100%
Carjacking
1↑ 100%
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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.