Murder in OR Tambo
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 192 murder cases across 19 OR Tambo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 22.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 18% of the Eastern Cape's 1,044 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 192 murder cases, down 22.9% 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 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 murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 19 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 | 29 | -42% |
| Ngqeleni | 25 | 13 → 25 |
| Lusikisiki | 19 | 25 → 19 |
| Bhityi | 15 | 25 → 15 |
| Mqanduli | 14 | 16 → 14 |
| Qumbu | 13 | 18 → 13 |
| Libode | 12 | 21 → 12 |
| Tsolo | 12 | 28 → 12 |
| Flagstaff | 10 | 14 → 10 |
| Madeira | 9 | 6 → 9 |
| Ngangelizwe | 9 | 6 → 9 |
| Port St Johns | 8 | 6 → 8 |
| Sulenkama | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Hlababomvu | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Mtontsasa | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Kwaaiman | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Coffee Bay | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Majola | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Thina Falls | 1 | 1 → 1 |