Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Statistics
Nelson Mandela Bay has 18 SAPS precincts covering 18 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026, 3,038 contact crimes and 1,550 property crimes were reported. 9 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 6 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
3,038
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
1,550
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
9
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
6
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Nelson Mandela Bay
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How much crime is reported in each Nelson Mandela Bay precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Road | 1,024 | ↓7.3% |
| Humewood | 876 | ↓11.2% |
| Kabega Park | 822 | →1.7% |
| Walmer | 747 | ↓6.5% |
| Bethelsdorp | 652 | ↑9.9% |
| Kariega | 607 | ↓2.3% |
| New Brighton | 554 | →0.9% |
| Gelvandale | 519 | ↑4.8% |
| Kamesh | 487 | ↑21.8% |
| Kwazakele | 485 | ↓12% |
| Motherwell | 477 | ↑7.4% |
| Algoapark | 472 | →1.5% |
| Kwanobuhle | 459 | ↓7.8% |
| Kwadwesi | 458 | ↑25.1% |
| Swartkops | 306 | ↓27.7% |
| Despatch | 233 | ↓13.7% |
| Chatty | 219 | ↑6.3% |
| Ikamvelihle | 204 | ↓6.4% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay
Algoapark
Bethelsdorp
Chatty
Despatch
Gelvandale
Humewood
Ikamvelihle
Kabega Park
Kamesh
Kariega
Kwadwesi
Kwanobuhle
Kwazakele
Motherwell
Mount Road
New Brighton
Swartkops
Walmer
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.