Murder in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
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 53 murder cases across 12 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 12.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 24% of the North West's 223 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 53 murder cases, up 12.8% 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 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 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 | 23 | 14 → 23 |
| Jouberton | 7 | 9 → 7 |
| Ikageng | 4 | 5 → 4 |
| Orkney | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Klerksdorp | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Leeudoringstad | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Khuma | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Stilfontein | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Ventersdorp | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Hartbeesfontein | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Potchefstroom | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Wolmaransstad | 1 | 3 → 1 |