Attempted Murder in the Eastern Cape
SAPS recorded 2,254 attempted murder cases across 181 Eastern Cape precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 14.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 524 attempted murder cases, down 14.1% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most attempted murder reports come from Nelson Mandela Bay.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Eastern Cape attempted murder trend
Attempted Murder by district
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Attempted Murder by precinct
| Precinct | District | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamesh | Nelson Mandela Bay | 103 | +32.1% |
| Dimbaza | Buffalo City | 93 | +190.6% |
| Kwazakele | Nelson Mandela Bay | 89 | -18.3% |
| Mthatha | OR Tambo | 65 | -12.2% |
| Tsolo | OR Tambo | 61 | -14.1% |
| Bethelsdorp | Nelson Mandela Bay | 59 | -28.9% |
| Motherwell | Nelson Mandela Bay | 58 | -15.9% |
| Gelvandale | Nelson Mandela Bay | 57 | -43% |
| Kwanobuhle | Nelson Mandela Bay | 52 | +13% |
| Centane | Amathole | 51 | +64.5% |
| New Brighton | Nelson Mandela Bay | 49 | -49.5% |
| Nxuba | Chris Hani | 48 | -11.1% |
| Lusikisiki | OR Tambo | 46 | -16.4% |
| Bhityi | OR Tambo | 38 | +8.6% |
| Libode | OR Tambo | 38 | +8.6% |
| Swartkops | Nelson Mandela Bay | 38 | -17.4% |
| Qumbu | OR Tambo | 37 | -38.3% |
| Buffalo Flats | Buffalo City | 34 | +25.9% |
| Ngqeleni | OR Tambo | 33 | +17.9% |
| Butterworth | Amathole | 32 | +28% |
| Walmer | Nelson Mandela Bay | 32 | +6.7% |
| Dutywa | Amathole | 30 | -25% |
| East London | Buffalo City | 30 | +25% |
| Kwadwesi | Nelson Mandela Bay | 29 | -47.3% |
| Cofimvaba | Chris Hani | 27 | -12.9% |
| Ngcobo | Chris Hani | 27 | -18.2% |
| Algoapark | Nelson Mandela Bay | 26 | -40.9% |
| Scenery Park | Buffalo City | 26 | +30% |
| Chatty | Nelson Mandela Bay | 25 | -19.4% |
| Humansdorp | Sarah Baartman | 25 | -19.4% |
| Kabega Park | Nelson Mandela Bay | 24 | +4.3% |
| Mount Road | Nelson Mandela Bay | 23 | -34.3% |
| Qonce | Buffalo City | 23 | +109.1% |
| Sterkspruit | Joe Gqabi | 22 | +100% |
| Willowvale | Amathole | 22 | -38.9% |
| Ikamvelihle | Nelson Mandela Bay | 21 | -32.3% |
| Sulenkama | OR Tambo | 21 | +5% |
| Duncan Village | Buffalo City | 20 | +25% |
| Kariega | Nelson Mandela Bay | 20 | +25% |
| KwaBhaca | Alfred Nzo | 20 | +5.3% |
| Dalasile | Chris Hani | 18 | +80% |
| Ngangelizwe | OR Tambo | 18 | +500% |
| Addo | Sarah Baartman | 17 | -37% |
| Komani | Chris Hani | 17 | +54.5% |
| Madeira | OR Tambo | 17 | -55.3% |
| Joza | Sarah Baartman | 16 | +77.8% |
| Mbizana | Alfred Nzo | 16 | -40.7% |
| Cambridge | Buffalo City | 15 | +7.1% |
| Msobomvu | Amathole | 15 | -42.3% |
| Port St Johns | OR Tambo | 15 | 0% |
| Mqanduli | OR Tambo | 13 | -48% |
| Ngqamakhwe | Amathole | 13 | +44.4% |
| Graaff-Reinet | Sarah Baartman | 12 | +71.4% |
| Middelburg (Eastern Cape) | Chris Hani | 12 | -20% |
| Zwelitsha | Buffalo City | 12 | -25% |
| Alice | Amathole | 11 | -38.9% |
| Despatch | Nelson Mandela Bay | 11 | -45% |
| Bridge Camp | Chris Hani | 10 | -50% |
| Cacadu | Chris Hani | 10 | -33.3% |
| Gonubie | Buffalo City | 10 | -33.3% |
| Humewood | Nelson Mandela Bay | 10 | -16.7% |
| KwaMaqoma | Amathole | 10 | +11.1% |
| Maloti | Alfred Nzo | 10 | +233.3% |
| Mdantsane | Buffalo City | 10 | -16.7% |
| Ndevana | Buffalo City | 9 | -40% |
| Tsomo | Chris Hani | 9 | -47.1% |
| Vulindlela | Buffalo City | 9 | 0% |
| Adelaide | Amathole | 8 | +700% |
| Kugompo | Buffalo City | 8 | +33.3% |
| Kwaaiman | OR Tambo | 8 | -57.9% |
| Peddie | Amathole | 8 | -52.9% |
| Ugie | Joe Gqabi | 8 | -20% |
| Alexandria | Sarah Baartman | 7 | -53.3% |
| Inyibiba | Buffalo City | 7 | -12.5% |
| Mzamba | Alfred Nzo | 7 | -36.4% |
| Nqweba | Sarah Baartman | 7 | 0% |
| Zele | Buffalo City | 7 | -22.2% |
| Cala | Chris Hani | 6 | -62.5% |
| Elliotdale | Amathole | 6 | 0% |
| Jeffreys Bay | Sarah Baartman | 6 | -14.3% |
| MaXesibeni | Alfred Nzo | 6 | -50% |
| Nqanqarhu | Joe Gqabi | 6 | -60% |
| Ntabankulu | Alfred Nzo | 6 | -68.4% |
| Stutterheim | Amathole | 6 | -33.3% |
| Tlokoeng | Joe Gqabi | 6 | -33.3% |
| Ezibeleni | Chris Hani | 5 | -50% |
| Hankey | Sarah Baartman | 5 | -64.3% |
| Khowa | Chris Hani | 5 | +400% |
| Makhanda | Sarah Baartman | 5 | +25% |
| Matatiele | Alfred Nzo | 5 | -37.5% |
| Mlungisi | Chris Hani | 5 | -50% |
| Nemato | Sarah Baartman | 5 | -54.5% |
| Port Alfred | Sarah Baartman | 5 | +150% |
| Steynsburg | Joe Gqabi | 5 | +25% |
| Tamara | Buffalo City | 5 | +25% |
| Afsondering | Alfred Nzo | 4 | +300% |
| Avondale | Alfred Nzo | 4 | 0% |
| Bhisho | Buffalo City | 4 | 0% |
| Flagstaff | OR Tambo | 4 | -76.5% |
| Hofmeyr | Chris Hani | 4 | +300% |
| Ilinge | Chris Hani | 4 | +300% |
| Kei Bridge | Amathole | 4 | +300% |
| Middledrift | Amathole | 4 | -33.3% |
| Mtontsasa | OR Tambo | 4 | -20% |
| Palmietfontein | Joe Gqabi | 4 | 0% |
| Punzana | Buffalo City | 4 | +300% |
| Aliwal North | Joe Gqabi | 3 | 0% |
| Beacon Bay | Buffalo City | 3 | -62.5% |
| Bell | Amathole | 3 | 0% |
| Coffee Bay | OR Tambo | 3 | +50% |
| Dordrecht | Chris Hani | 3 | +50% |
| Indwe | Chris Hani | 3 | -50% |
| Kei Mouth | Amathole | 3 | 0% |
| Keiskammahoek | Amathole | 3 | -57.1% |
| Kidds Beach | Buffalo City | 3 | -66.7% |
| Lukholweni | Alfred Nzo | 3 | +200% |
| Mpisi | Alfred Nzo | 3 | +200% |
| Ngqayi | Joe Gqabi | 3 | -72.7% |
| Qhasa | Alfred Nzo | 3 | -50% |
| Qumrha | Amathole | 3 | -40% |
| Tarkastad | Chris Hani | 3 | 0% |
| Thornhill | Sarah Baartman | 3 | +200% |
| Whittlesea | Chris Hani | 3 | -70% |
| Willowmore | Sarah Baartman | 3 | -25% |
| Barkly East | Joe Gqabi | 2 | -33.3% |
| Bedford | Amathole | 2 | +100% |
| Bholothwa | Chris Hani | 2 | -60% |
| Bluewater | Amathole | 2 | -50% |
| Burgersdorp | Joe Gqabi | 2 | +100% |
| Cathcart | Amathole | 2 | -50% |
| Cedarville | Alfred Nzo | 2 | -50% |
| Glen Grey | Chris Hani | 2 | -50% |
| Hlababomvu | OR Tambo | 2 | 0% |
| Jansenville | Sarah Baartman | 2 | 0% |
| Khwenxurha | Amathole | 2 | 0% |
| Kinkelbos | Sarah Baartman | 2 | -50% |
| Macleantown | Buffalo City | 2 | 0% |
| Maletswai | Joe Gqabi | 2 | 0% |
| Moyeni | Amathole | 2 | 0% |
| Ntabozuko | Buffalo City | 2 | 0% |
| Paterson | Sarah Baartman | 2 | +100% |
| Sterkstroom | Chris Hani | 2 | 0% |
| Thina Falls | OR Tambo | 2 | -60% |
| Tyefu | Amathole | 2 | 0% |
| Tylden | Chris Hani | 2 | +100% |
| Zamuxolo | Joe Gqabi | 2 | 0% |
| Bathurst | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -75% |
| Bholo | Amathole | 1 | -50% |
| Chalumna | Buffalo City | 1 | -50% |
| Cookhouse | Sarah Baartman | 1 | 0% |
| Healdtown | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Hogsback | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| James Calata | Joe Gqabi | 1 | 0% |
| Kei Road | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Kenton On Sea | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -50% |
| Kolomane | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Kwandengane | Alfred Nzo | 1 | -75% |
| Kwanojoli | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -66.7% |
| Majola | OR Tambo | 1 | 0% |
| Molteno | Chris Hani | 1 | -66.7% |
| Ntabethemba | Chris Hani | 1 | -50% |
| Pholile | Alfred Nzo | 1 | 0% |
| Riebeeck East | Sarah Baartman | 1 | 0% |
| St Francis Bay | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -85.7% |
| Steve Vukile Tshwete | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Storms River | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -85.7% |
| Aberdeen | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Balfour | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Chungwa | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Ekhephinit | Joe Gqabi | 0 | -100% |
| Joubertina | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Kareedouw | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Klipplaat | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Lady Grey | Joe Gqabi | 0 | -100% |
| Patensie | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Rietbron | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Robert Sobukwe | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Seymour | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Thornhill Ciskei | Chris Hani | 0 | -100% |
| Venterstad | Joe Gqabi | 0 | -100% |
| Wolwefontein | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |