Murder in Overberg
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 30 murder cases across 6 Overberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down from a very small prior-year base vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 3% of the Western Cape's 1,071 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 Overberg?
Which Overberg 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 Overberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Grabouw | 19 | 12 → 19 |
| Caledon | 4 | 2 → 4 |
| Villiersdorp | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Bredasdorp | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Hermanus | 1 | 7 → 1 |
| Kleinmond | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Gans Bay | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Genadendal | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Napier | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Riviersonderend | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Swellendam | 0 | 5 → 0 |