Murder in Mangaung
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 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: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Mangaung precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagisanong | 8 | 7 → 8 |
| Kopanong | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Batho | 5 | 0 → 5 |
| Bloemspruit | 5 | 20 → 5 |
| Mangaung | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Park Road | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Boithuso | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Heidedal | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Botshabelo | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Bainsvlei | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Selosesha | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Thaba-Nchu | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Navalsig | 0 | 1 → 0 |