Attempted Murder in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
SAPS definition: “Attempted Murder consists in the commission of an unlawful act with the intention of killing another human being but which does not result in the death of that human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 44 attempted murder cases across 10 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 4.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 20% of the North West's 215 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 44 attempted murder cases, up 4.8% 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 attempted murder rising or falling in Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanana | 13 | 9 → 13 |
| Ikageng | 6 | 1 → 6 |
| Klerksdorp | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Ventersdorp | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Jouberton | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Khuma | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Makwassie | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Hartbeesfontein | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Potchefstroom | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Wolmaransstad | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Leeudoringstad | 0 | 4 → 0 |
| Orkney | 0 | 5 → 0 |
| Stilfontein | 0 | 3 → 0 |