Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 369 murder cases across 17 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 21.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 35% of the Eastern Cape's 1,044 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 369 murder cases, up 21.4% 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 47 | 33 → 47 |
| Kwazakele | 46 | 38 → 46 |
| Kwadwesi | 42 | 28 → 42 |
| Motherwell | 41 | 26 → 41 |
| Walmer | 40 | 31 → 40 |
| Kwanobuhle | 33 | 32 → 33 |
| Kamesh | 18 | 22 → 18 |
| Bethelsdorp | 16 | 15 → 16 |
| Ikamvelihle | 16 | 8 → 16 |
| Swartkops | 16 | 15 → 16 |
| Chatty | 13 | 11 → 13 |
| Despatch | 10 | 6 → 10 |
| Algoapark | 9 | 9 → 9 |
| Gelvandale | 9 | 14 → 9 |
| Kabega Park | 8 | 5 → 8 |
| Kariega | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Humewood | 2 | 6 → 2 |
| Mount Road | 0 | 1 → 0 |