Murder in OR Tambo
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 192 murder cases across 19 OR Tambo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 22.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 18% 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 OR Tambo?
Which OR Tambo precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 19 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All OR Tambo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 29 | -42% |
| Ngqeleni | 25 | 13 → 25 |
| Lusikisiki | 19 | 25 → 19 |
| Bhityi | 15 | 25 → 15 |
| Mqanduli | 14 | 16 → 14 |
| Qumbu | 13 | 18 → 13 |
| Libode | 12 | 21 → 12 |
| Tsolo | 12 | 28 → 12 |
| Flagstaff | 10 | 14 → 10 |
| Madeira | 9 | 6 → 9 |
| Ngangelizwe | 9 | 6 → 9 |
| Port St Johns | 8 | 6 → 8 |
| Sulenkama | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Hlababomvu | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Mtontsasa | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Kwaaiman | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Coffee Bay | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Majola | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Thina Falls | 1 | 1 → 1 |