Attempted Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS definition: “Attempted Murder consists in the commission of an unlawful act with the intention of killing another human being but which does not result in the death of that human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 216 attempted murder cases across 18 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 38.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 37% of the Eastern Cape's 577 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 216 attempted murder cases, up 38.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in Nelson Mandela Bay?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Nelson Mandela Bay precincts report the most attempted murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 18 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Nelson Mandela Bay precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamesh | 31 | 16 → 31 |
| Gelvandale | 26 | 15 → 26 |
| Bethelsdorp | 25 | 18 → 25 |
| Kwazakele | 18 | 15 → 18 |
| Motherwell | 16 | 17 → 16 |
| New Brighton | 15 | 6 → 15 |
| Kwadwesi | 13 | 5 → 13 |
| Swartkops | 13 | 8 → 13 |
| Kwanobuhle | 9 | 13 → 9 |
| Walmer | 9 | 8 → 9 |
| Despatch | 7 | 2 → 7 |
| Mount Road | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Chatty | 6 | 4 → 6 |
| Ikamvelihle | 6 | 8 → 6 |
| Kabega Park | 6 | 2 → 6 |
| Algoapark | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Kariega | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Humewood | 1 | 3 → 1 |