Attempted Murder in Overberg
SAPS recorded 44 attempted murder cases across 11 Overberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 15.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 4% of the Western Cape's 1,040 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 44 attempted murder cases, up 15.8% 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 Overberg?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Overberg precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Overberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 9 | +80% |
| Swellendam | 9 | +50% |
| Grabouw | 7 | +40% |
| Bredasdorp | 6 | +20% |
| Gans Bay | 4 | +300% |
| Villiersdorp | 4 | -20% |
| Caledon | 1 | 0% |
| Genadendal | 1 | 0% |
| Kleinmond | 1 | -50% |
| Riviersonderend | 1 | -50% |
| Stanford | 1 | -75% |
| Napier | 0 | -100% |