Murder in Alfred Nzo
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 58 murder cases across 13 Alfred Nzo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 13.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 6% of the Eastern Cape's 1,044 total.
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 Alfred Nzo?
Which Alfred Nzo 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 Alfred Nzo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mbizana | 13 | 14 → 13 |
| KwaBhaca | 8 | 8 → 8 |
| MaXesibeni | 8 | 9 → 8 |
| Maloti | 7 | 8 → 7 |
| Mzamba | 5 | 8 → 5 |
| Ntabankulu | 4 | 6 → 4 |
| Avondale | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Matatiele | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Mpisi | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Pholile | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Qhasa | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Afsondering | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Cedarville | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Kwandengane | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Lukholweni | 0 | 2 → 0 |