Murder in Dr Kenneth Kaunda
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 53 murder cases across 12 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up from a very small prior-year base vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 24% of the North West's 223 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda?
Which Dr Kenneth Kaunda 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanana | 23 | 14 → 23 |
| Jouberton | 7 | 9 → 7 |
| Ikageng | 4 | 5 → 4 |
| Orkney | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Klerksdorp | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Leeudoringstad | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Khuma | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Stilfontein | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Ventersdorp | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Hartbeesfontein | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Potchefstroom | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Wolmaransstad | 1 | 3 → 1 |