Murder in the North West
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 223 murder cases across 65 North West precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 8.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 223 murder cases, up 8.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most murder reports come from Bojanala.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is 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 murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which North West precincts report the most murder?
| Precinct | District | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanana | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 23 | 14 → 23 |
| Boitekong | Bojanala | 22 | 14 → 22 |
| Mmabatho | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 12 | 7 → 12 |
| Brits | Bojanala | 11 | 2 → 11 |
| Mooinooi | Bojanala | 10 | 8 → 10 |
| Rustenburg | Bojanala | 10 | 12 → 10 |
| Phokeng | Bojanala | 9 | 12 → 9 |
| Taung | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 8 | 5 → 8 |
| Hebron | Bojanala | 7 | 4 → 7 |
| Jouberton | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 7 | 9 → 7 |
| Letlhabile | Bojanala | 7 | 1 → 7 |
| Marikana | Bojanala | 5 | 14 → 5 |
| Atamelang | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 4 | 0 → 4 |
| Ikageng | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 4 | 5 → 4 |
| Orkney | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Sun City | Bojanala | 4 | 0 → 4 |
| Vryburg | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 4 | 0 → 4 |
| Ganyesa | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Huhudi | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Itsoseng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Klerksdorp | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Klipgat | Bojanala | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Leeudoringstad | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Lethabong | Bojanala | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Lichtenburg | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Madibogo | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Madikwe | Bojanala | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Mahikeng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Makapanstad | Bojanala | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Mogwase | Bojanala | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Tlhabane | Bojanala | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Christiana | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Delareyville | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Hartbeespoortdam | Bojanala | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Khuma | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Lomanyaneng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Ottosdal | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Stilfontein | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Ventersdorp | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Boons | Bojanala | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Hartbeesfontein | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Jericho | Bojanala | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Lehurutshe | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Makgobistad | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Mmakau | Bojanala | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Moeka Vuma | Bojanala | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Potchefstroom | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Reivilo | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Sannieshof | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 5 → 1 |
| Setlagole | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Swartruggens | Bojanala | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Wolmaransstad | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Zeerust | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Amalia | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Assen | Bojanala | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Bedwang | Bojanala | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Bloemhof | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Coligny | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Dwarsberg | Bojanala | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Ipelegeng | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Koster | Bojanala | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Motswedi | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Ottoshoop | Ngaka Modiri Molema | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Schweizer-Reneke | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Stella | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | 0 | 1 → 0 |