Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Statistics
Nelson Mandela Bay has 18 SAPS precincts covering 18 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 9,829 contact crimes and 4,769 property crimes were reported. 13 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 1 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
9,829
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
4,769
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
13
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
1
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Nelson Mandela Bay precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Humewood | 2,330 | ↓13% |
| Mount Road | 2,225 | ↓19.1% |
| Kwazakele | 1,947 | ↓21.6% |
| New Brighton | 1,791 | ↓15.2% |
| Bethelsdorp | 1,661 | →0.9% |
| Walmer | 1,653 | ↓9.8% |
| Kabega Park | 1,582 | ↓3.7% |
| Kwanobuhle | 1,573 | ↓9.9% |
| Motherwell | 1,388 | ↓12.2% |
| Kariega | 1,368 | ↓5.6% |
| Kamesh | 1,279 | →0.2% |
| Gelvandale | 1,231 | ↓23.1% |
| Kwadwesi | 1,163 | ↓5.4% |
| Algoapark | 1,123 | ↓15.5% |
| Swartkops | 1,062 | →1.3% |
| Ikamvelihle | 713 | ↓8.6% |
| Chatty | 633 | →1.4% |
| Despatch | 623 | ↑10.1% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
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–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.