Murder in Mangaung
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 44 murder cases across 12 Mangaung precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 38% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 28% of the Free State's 156 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 Mangaung?
Which Mangaung 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 Mangaung precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagisanong | 8 | 7 → 8 |
| Kopanong | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Batho | 5 | 0 → 5 |
| Bloemspruit | 5 | 20 → 5 |
| Mangaung | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Park Road | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Boithuso | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Heidedal | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Botshabelo | 2 | 8 → 2 |
| Bainsvlei | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Selosesha | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Thaba-Nchu | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Navalsig | 0 | 1 → 0 |