Murder in Capricorn
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 57 murder cases across 17 Capricorn precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 8.1% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 35% of Limpopo's 161 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 57 murder cases, down 8.1% 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 Capricorn?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Capricorn precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 17 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Capricorn precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mankweng | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Lebowakgomo | 9 | 5 → 9 |
| Seshego | 7 | 16 → 7 |
| Polokwane | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Botlokwa | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Matlala | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Sebayeng | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Westenburg | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Maleboho | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Mogwadi | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Moletlane | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Phaudi | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Magatle | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Mashashane | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Morebeng | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Senwabarwana | 1 | 7 → 1 |
| Zebediela | 1 | 0 → 1 |