Murder in ZF Mgcawu
SAPS recorded 66 murder cases across 14 ZF Mgcawu precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 24.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 20% of the Northern Cape's 335 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 16 murder cases, down 42.9% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
ZF Mgcawu murder trend
Murder by precinct in ZF Mgcawu
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All ZF Mgcawu precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Postmasburg | 12 | +100% |
| Keimoes | 10 | +42.9% |
| Rosedale | 8 | -63.6% |
| Upington | 8 | -52.9% |
| Augrabies | 6 | +20% |
| Groblershoop | 4 | -42.9% |
| Kakamas | 4 | -20% |
| Pabalello | 3 | -70% |
| Danielskuil | 2 | -66.7% |
| Kanoneiland | 2 | +100% |
| Kenhardt | 2 | 0% |
| Lime Acres | 2 | 0% |
| Witdraai | 2 | 0% |
| Rietfontein | 1 | 0% |