South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the period April to June 2026 report which provinces record the highest numbers for selected serious crimes. The data shows Gauteng records the most murders and carjackings, while KwaZulu-Natal reports the highest number of rape cases.
The reporting also highlights differences between absolute counts and population-based rates. While Gauteng is highest by number of murders and carjackings, the highest population-adjusted rates for murder and rape occur in the Eastern Cape. The sources do not give additional breakdowns beyond these comparisons, but they underscore that rankings can change depending on whether totals or per-capita measures are used.
Across the outlets provided, the emphasis is consistent: provincial leadership varies by crime type and by whether the measure is raw case numbers or adjusted for population.
