Attempted Murder in OR Tambo
SAPS recorded 111 attempted murder cases across 14 OR Tambo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 9.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 19% of the Eastern Cape's 577 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 111 attempted murder cases, up 9.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in OR Tambo?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which OR Tambo precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 18 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All OR Tambo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 20 | +17.6% |
| Bhityi | 16 | +14.3% |
| Qumbu | 13 | +160% |
| Lusikisiki | 11 | +10% |
| Tsolo | 9 | -50% |
| Ngqeleni | 8 | 0% |
| Ngangelizwe | 7 | +133.3% |
| Madeira | 6 | +100% |
| Mqanduli | 6 | +200% |
| Libode | 5 | -58.3% |
| Port St Johns | 4 | +300% |
| Flagstaff | 3 | +200% |
| Mtontsasa | 2 | 0% |
| Majola | 1 | 0% |
| Coffee Bay | 0 | -100% |
| Kwaaiman | 0 | -100% |
| Sulenkama | 0 | -100% |
| Thina Falls | 0 | -100% |