Western Cape murders fell by 6.7% year on year between April and June 2026, but Mfuleni recorded the highest number of killings at any South African police station, with several other Cape Town precincts also among the national hotspots.

Experts urge caution on sustained change as murder rate remains well above national average

Western Cape murder cases fell year on year, but 11 Cape Town-area police stations still appear among South Africa’s 30 highest-ranking precincts for reported murder