Murder in Sedibeng
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 130 murder cases across 12 Sedibeng precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 8.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 10% of Gauteng's 1,276 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 130 murder cases, up 8.3% 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 Sedibeng?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Sedibeng 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 Sedibeng precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Farms | 34 | 33 → 34 |
| De Deur | 24 | 18 → 24 |
| Evaton | 24 | 22 → 24 |
| Sebokeng | 13 | 12 → 13 |
| Vanderbijlpark | 11 | 6 → 11 |
| Ratanda | 6 | 4 → 6 |
| Sharpeville | 5 | 7 → 5 |
| Vereeniging | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Heidelberg (Gp) | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Kliprivier | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Meyerton | 2 | 5 → 2 |
| Boipatong | 1 | 2 → 1 |