Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay has 18 SAPS precincts covering 18 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 12,915 contact crimes and 6,247 property crimes were reported. 15 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 0 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

12,915

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Property crimes

6,247

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 May 2026 · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime by category in Nelson Mandela Bay

See how each crime type ranks across Nelson Mandela Bay precincts.

↓ Most improved

Kwazakele↓ 21.2%Humewood↓ 19.2%Gelvandale↓ 18.9%

How much crime is reported in each Nelson Mandela Bay precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Mount Road	4,343	↓14.8%
Humewood	3,767	↓19.2%
Kabega Park	3,366	→0.3%
Walmer	3,158	↓12.2%
Bethelsdorp	2,600	→0.3%
Kariega	2,448	↓9.8%
New Brighton	2,234	↓11.7%
Kwazakele	2,209	↓21.2%
Kwanobuhle	2,095	↓9.9%
Algoapark	1,952	↓11.5%
Gelvandale	1,949	↓18.9%
Motherwell	1,894	↓5.3%
Kamesh	1,785	↓4.8%
Kwadwesi	1,546	↓2.7%
Swartkops	1,484	↓8.6%
Despatch	1,030	↓6%
Chatty	902	→0.6%
Ikamvelihle	901	↓4.7%