Murder in Mangaung
SAPS recorded 44 murder cases across 12 Mangaung precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 38% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 28% of the Free State's 156 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 44 murder cases, down 38% 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 Mangaung?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Mangaung precincts 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.
All Mangaung precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagisanong | 8 | +14.3% |
| Kopanong | 7 | +16.7% |
| Batho | 5 | 0% |
| Bloemspruit | 5 | -75% |
| Mangaung | 4 | -42.9% |
| Park Road | 4 | 0% |
| Boithuso | 3 | -40% |
| Heidedal | 3 | -25% |
| Botshabelo | 2 | -75% |
| Bainsvlei | 1 | 0% |
| Selosesha | 1 | -75% |
| Thaba-Nchu | 1 | -75% |
| Navalsig | 0 | -100% |