Murder in the Eastern Cape
SAPS recorded 1,044 murder cases across 165 Eastern Cape precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 4.7% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 1,044 murder cases, down 4.7% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most murder reports come from Nelson Mandela Bay.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Eastern Cape?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Eastern Cape districts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which Eastern Cape precincts report the most murder?
| Precinct | District | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | Nelson Mandela Bay | 47 | +42.4% |
| Kwazakele | Nelson Mandela Bay | 46 | +21.1% |
| Kwadwesi | Nelson Mandela Bay | 42 | +50% |
| Motherwell | Nelson Mandela Bay | 41 | +57.7% |
| Walmer | Nelson Mandela Bay | 40 | +29% |
| Kwanobuhle | Nelson Mandela Bay | 33 | +3.1% |
| Mthatha | OR Tambo | 29 | -42% |
| Ngcobo | Chris Hani | 25 | +13.6% |
| Ngqeleni | OR Tambo | 25 | +92.3% |
| Cofimvaba | Chris Hani | 22 | +120% |
| Dutywa | Amathole | 20 | -4.8% |
| Lusikisiki | OR Tambo | 19 | -24% |
| Kamesh | Nelson Mandela Bay | 18 | -18.2% |
| Ngqamakhwe | Amathole | 17 | -15% |
| Willowvale | Amathole | 17 | -29.2% |
| Bethelsdorp | Nelson Mandela Bay | 16 | +6.7% |
| Ikamvelihle | Nelson Mandela Bay | 16 | +100% |
| Swartkops | Nelson Mandela Bay | 16 | +6.7% |
| Bhityi | OR Tambo | 15 | -40% |
| Mqanduli | OR Tambo | 14 | -12.5% |
| Butterworth | Amathole | 13 | +18.2% |
| Chatty | Nelson Mandela Bay | 13 | +18.2% |
| Duncan Village | Buffalo City | 13 | +62.5% |
| Mbizana | Alfred Nzo | 13 | -7.1% |
| Nqweba | Sarah Baartman | 13 | +333.3% |
| Qumbu | OR Tambo | 13 | -27.8% |
| Libode | OR Tambo | 12 | -42.9% |
| Tsolo | OR Tambo | 12 | -57.1% |
| Cala | Chris Hani | 10 | +11.1% |
| Dalasile | Chris Hani | 10 | -16.7% |
| Despatch | Nelson Mandela Bay | 10 | +66.7% |
| Flagstaff | OR Tambo | 10 | -28.6% |
| Scenery Park | Buffalo City | 10 | +42.9% |
| Algoapark | Nelson Mandela Bay | 9 | 0% |
| Cacadu | Chris Hani | 9 | -40% |
| Gelvandale | Nelson Mandela Bay | 9 | -35.7% |
| Madeira | OR Tambo | 9 | +50% |
| Ngangelizwe | OR Tambo | 9 | +50% |
| Centane | Amathole | 8 | -52.9% |
| Kabega Park | Nelson Mandela Bay | 8 | +60% |
| Kugompo | Buffalo City | 8 | -27.3% |
| KwaBhaca | Alfred Nzo | 8 | 0% |
| MaXesibeni | Alfred Nzo | 8 | -11.1% |
| Port St Johns | OR Tambo | 8 | +33.3% |
| Tsomo | Chris Hani | 8 | 0% |
| Vulindlela | Buffalo City | 8 | -11.1% |
| Addo | Sarah Baartman | 7 | -30% |
| Cambridge | Buffalo City | 7 | +600% |
| Elliotdale | Amathole | 7 | +75% |
| Maloti | Alfred Nzo | 7 | -12.5% |
| Palmietfontein | Joe Gqabi | 7 | +40% |
| Glen Grey | Chris Hani | 6 | +50% |
| Mlungisi | Chris Hani | 6 | -33.3% |
| Nemato | Sarah Baartman | 6 | +100% |
| Peddie | Amathole | 6 | -14.3% |
| Sterkspruit | Joe Gqabi | 6 | +20% |
| Sulenkama | OR Tambo | 6 | 0% |
| Beacon Bay | Buffalo City | 5 | +66.7% |
| Buffalo Flats | Buffalo City | 5 | +25% |
| Joubertina | Sarah Baartman | 5 | 0% |
| Mzamba | Alfred Nzo | 5 | -37.5% |
| Ndevana | Buffalo City | 5 | +25% |
| Nxuba | Chris Hani | 5 | 0% |
| Zwelitsha | Buffalo City | 5 | +25% |
| Komani | Chris Hani | 4 | -33.3% |
| KwaMaqoma | Amathole | 4 | 0% |
| Makhanda | Sarah Baartman | 4 | +100% |
| Ntabankulu | Alfred Nzo | 4 | -33.3% |
| Qonce | Buffalo City | 4 | -63.6% |
| Stutterheim | Amathole | 4 | -42.9% |
| Tlokoeng | Joe Gqabi | 4 | -42.9% |
| Alice | Amathole | 3 | -57.1% |
| Avondale | Alfred Nzo | 3 | +200% |
| Bedford | Amathole | 3 | +200% |
| Hlababomvu | OR Tambo | 3 | 0% |
| Humansdorp | Sarah Baartman | 3 | -25% |
| Kariega | Nelson Mandela Bay | 3 | -25% |
| Keiskammahoek | Amathole | 3 | -40% |
| Khwenxurha | Amathole | 3 | +200% |
| Kleinbulhoek | Chris Hani | 3 | 0% |
| Macleantown | Buffalo City | 3 | +200% |
| Mdantsane | Buffalo City | 3 | -75% |
| Middledrift | Amathole | 3 | +50% |
| Moyeni | Amathole | 3 | 0% |
| Mtontsasa | OR Tambo | 3 | +50% |
| Nqanqarhu | Joe Gqabi | 3 | -62.5% |
| Ntabethemba | Chris Hani | 3 | 0% |
| Pearston | Sarah Baartman | 3 | +200% |
| Whittlesea | Chris Hani | 3 | -66.7% |
| Xamdeboo | Sarah Baartman | 3 | +200% |
| Zele | Buffalo City | 3 | 0% |
| Adelaide | Amathole | 2 | +100% |
| Dimbaza | Buffalo City | 2 | 0% |
| Ekhephini | Joe Gqabi | 2 | 0% |
| Ezibeleni | Chris Hani | 2 | -50% |
| Hankey | Sarah Baartman | 2 | -50% |
| Humewood | Nelson Mandela Bay | 2 | -66.7% |
| Khowa | Chris Hani | 2 | 0% |
| Kwaaiman | OR Tambo | 2 | -75% |
| Kwanojoli | Sarah Baartman | 2 | 0% |
| Matatiele | Alfred Nzo | 2 | -50% |
| Middelburg (Eastern Cape) | Chris Hani | 2 | -60% |
| Mpisi | Alfred Nzo | 2 | 0% |
| Msobomvu | Amathole | 2 | -75% |
| Pholile | Alfred Nzo | 2 | +100% |
| Qhasa | Alfred Nzo | 2 | +100% |
| Robert Sobukwe | Sarah Baartman | 2 | 0% |
| Tarkastad | Chris Hani | 2 | 0% |
| Afsondering | Alfred Nzo | 1 | -50% |
| Balfour | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Bhisho | Buffalo City | 1 | -50% |
| Bholothwa | Chris Hani | 1 | 0% |
| Bridge Camp | Chris Hani | 1 | -75% |
| Burgersdorp | Joe Gqabi | 1 | 0% |
| Cathcart | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Cedarville | Alfred Nzo | 1 | 0% |
| Chalumna | Buffalo City | 1 | -50% |
| Chungwa | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Coffee Bay | OR Tambo | 1 | 0% |
| Dordrecht | Chris Hani | 1 | 0% |
| Gonubie | Buffalo City | 1 | -50% |
| Healdtown | Amathole | 1 | -50% |
| Ilinge | Chris Hani | 1 | -66.7% |
| Indwe | Chris Hani | 1 | 0% |
| Inyibiba | Buffalo City | 1 | -75% |
| Jeffreys Bay | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -66.7% |
| Kei Mouth | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Kenton On Sea | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -50% |
| Kidds Beach | Buffalo City | 1 | 0% |
| Klipplaat | Sarah Baartman | 1 | 0% |
| Majola | OR Tambo | 1 | 0% |
| Molteno | Chris Hani | 1 | 0% |
| Ngqayi | Joe Gqabi | 1 | -66.7% |
| Patensie | Sarah Baartman | 1 | 0% |
| Punzana | Buffalo City | 1 | -75% |
| Seymour | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| St Francis Bay | Sarah Baartman | 1 | -75% |
| Sterkstroom | Chris Hani | 1 | 0% |
| Steve Vukile Tshwete | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Tamara | Buffalo City | 1 | -66.7% |
| Thina Falls | OR Tambo | 1 | 0% |
| Thornhill | Sarah Baartman | 1 | 0% |
| Thornhill Ciskei | Chris Hani | 1 | -50% |
| Tyefu | Amathole | 1 | 0% |
| Ugie | Joe Gqabi | 1 | -50% |
| Alexandria | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Aliwal North | Joe Gqabi | 0 | -100% |
| Bathurst | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Bell | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Bholo | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Cookhouse | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Hofmeyr | Chris Hani | 0 | -100% |
| Jansenville | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Joza | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Kei Bridge | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Kei Road | Amathole | 0 | -100% |
| Kwandengane | Alfred Nzo | 0 | -100% |
| Lukholweni | Alfred Nzo | 0 | -100% |
| Mount Road | Nelson Mandela Bay | 0 | -100% |
| Ntabozuko | Buffalo City | 0 | -100% |
| Paterson | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Steytlerville | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Storms River | Sarah Baartman | 0 | -100% |
| Tabase | Joe Gqabi | 0 | -100% |
| Tylden | Chris Hani | 0 | -100% |