Murder in Umgungundlovu
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 112 murder cases across 20 Umgungundlovu precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 12% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of KwaZulu-Natal's 1,179 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 Umgungundlovu?
Which Umgungundlovu precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 22 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Umgungundlovu precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Plessislaer | 30 | 22 → 30 |
| Mountain Rise | 15 | 11 → 15 |
| Taylors Halt | 10 | 10 → 10 |
| Alexandra Road | 7 | 8 → 7 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 7 | 5 → 7 |
| Bishopstowe | 6 | 2 → 6 |
| Camperdown | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Howick | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Mpophomeni | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Richmond-Kzn | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Hilton-Kzn | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Wartburg | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Dalton | 2 | 5 → 2 |
| Impendle | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Mid Illovo | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Mooi River | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| New Hanover | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Harburg | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Rietvlei | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Town Hill | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Nottingham Road | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Thornville | 0 | 7 → 0 |