Attempted Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
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: green = improved, red = worsened, 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 | +93.8% |
| Gelvandale | 26 | +73.3% |
| Bethelsdorp | 25 | +38.9% |
| Kwazakele | 18 | +20% |
| Motherwell | 16 | -5.9% |
| New Brighton | 15 | +150% |
| Kwadwesi | 13 | +160% |
| Swartkops | 13 | +62.5% |
| Kwanobuhle | 9 | -30.8% |
| Walmer | 9 | +12.5% |
| Despatch | 7 | +250% |
| Mount Road | 7 | 0% |
| Chatty | 6 | +50% |
| Ikamvelihle | 6 | -25% |
| Kabega Park | 6 | +200% |
| Algoapark | 5 | +25% |
| Kariega | 3 | -40% |
| Humewood | 1 | -66.7% |