Attempted Murder in Frances Baard
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 240 attempted murder cases across 12 Frances Baard precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 45.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 43% of the Northern Cape's 560 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 240 attempted murder cases, up 45.5% 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 Frances Baard?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Frances Baard 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 Frances Baard precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Galeshewe | 72 | +44% |
| Kimberley | 43 | 34 → 43 |
| Kagisho | 40 | 30 → 40 |
| Roodepan | 33 | 21 → 33 |
| Modder River | 16 | 4 → 16 |
| Warrenton | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Barkly West | 10 | 10 → 10 |
| Pampierstat | 9 | 1 → 9 |
| Hartswater | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Jan Kempdorp | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Delportshoop | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Windsorton | 1 | 0 → 1 |