Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS recorded 1,293 murder cases across 18 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 13% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 30% of the Eastern Cape's 4,347 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 352 murder cases, up 3.8% vs Jan–Mar 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?
Which Nelson Mandela Bay precincts report the most 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 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Nelson Mandela Bay precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kwazakele | 186 | -18.8% |
| New Brighton | 181 | -14.2% |
| Kwanobuhle | 133 | -11.9% |
| Walmer | 125 | +47.1% |
| Motherwell | 119 | -13.1% |
| Kwadwesi | 82 | -24.1% |
| Kamesh | 70 | -32.7% |
| Gelvandale | 67 | -8.2% |
| Bethelsdorp | 65 | -16.7% |
| Ikamvelihle | 47 | -26.6% |
| Algoapark | 46 | -19.3% |
| Swartkops | 45 | -37.5% |
| Chatty | 40 | +90.5% |
| Kabega Park | 30 | +20% |
| Despatch | 28 | -17.6% |
| Humewood | 15 | +7.1% |
| Kariega | 10 | -33.3% |
| Mount Road | 4 | -55.6% |