Attempted Murder in the North West
SAPS recorded 215 attempted murder cases across 66 North West precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 11.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 215 attempted murder cases, down 11.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most attempted murder reports come from Bojanala.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in North West?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which North West districts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which North West precincts report the most attempted murder?
| Precinct | District | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boitekong | Bojanala | 17 | -48.5% |
| Letlhabile | Bojanala | 15 | +200% |
| Kanana | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 13 | +44.4% |
| Brits | Bojanala | 10 | -60% |
| Phokeng | Bojanala | 10 | 0% |
| Mogwase | Bojanala | 9 | -47.1% |
| Marikana | Bojanala | 7 | +75% |
| Mmabatho | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 7 | +75% |
| Rustenburg | Bojanala | 7 | -36.4% |
| Ikageng | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 6 | +500% |
| Mooinooi | Bojanala | 6 | -25% |
| Taung | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 6 | 0% |
| Klerksdorp | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 5 | +25% |
| Lehurutshe | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 5 | +400% |
| Lomanyaneng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 5 | -28.6% |
| Moeka Vuma | Bojanala | 5 | +400% |
| Mothotlung | Bojanala | 5 | 0% |
| Ventersdorp | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 5 | +400% |
| Hartbeespoortdam | Bojanala | 4 | -20% |
| Itsoseng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 4 | +100% |
| Tlhabane | Bojanala | 4 | 0% |
| Hebron | Bojanala | 3 | -66.7% |
| Jouberton | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 3 | -50% |
| Khuma | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 3 | +50% |
| Lichtenburg | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | +200% |
| Madibogo | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | 0% |
| Makapanstad | Bojanala | 3 | 0% |
| Makwassie | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 3 | 0% |
| Sannieshof | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | +200% |
| Bedwang | Bojanala | 2 | 0% |
| Hartbeesfontein | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 0% |
| Ipelegeng | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 2 | -50% |
| Mabeskraal | Bojanala | 2 | +100% |
| Mmakau | Bojanala | 2 | -60% |
| Motswedi | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 2 | 0% |
| Ottosdal | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 2 | -33.3% |
| Potchefstroom | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 0% |
| Sun City | Bojanala | 2 | -60% |
| Swartruggens | Bojanala | 2 | 0% |
| Wolmaransstad | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 0% |
| Bloemhof | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Boshoek | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Christiana | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Coligny | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 0% |
| Ganyesa | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | -50% |
| Huhudi | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Klipgat | Bojanala | 1 | -66.7% |
| Lethabong | Bojanala | 1 | -66.7% |
| Piet Plessis | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Schweizer-Reneke | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Setlagole | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 0% |
| Stella | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Vryburg | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0% |
| Zeerust | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 0% |
| Bethanie | Bojanala | 0 | -100% |
| Biesiesvlei | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | -100% |
| Jericho | Bojanala | 0 | -100% |
| Kgomotso | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | -100% |
| Koster | Bojanala | 0 | -100% |
| Leeudoringstad | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 0 | -100% |
| Mahikeng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | -100% |
| Makgobistad | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | -100% |
| Mooifontein | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | -100% |
| Nietverdiend | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | -100% |
| Orkney | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 0 | -100% |
| Stilfontein | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 0 | -100% |