Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
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: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 47 | +42.4% |
| Kwazakele | 46 | +21.1% |
| Kwadwesi | 42 | +50% |
| Motherwell | 41 | +57.7% |
| Walmer | 40 | +29% |
| Kwanobuhle | 33 | +3.1% |
| Kamesh | 18 | -18.2% |
| Bethelsdorp | 16 | +6.7% |
| Ikamvelihle | 16 | +100% |
| Swartkops | 16 | +6.7% |
| Chatty | 13 | +18.2% |
| Despatch | 10 | +66.7% |
| Algoapark | 9 | 0% |
| Gelvandale | 9 | -35.7% |
| Kabega Park | 8 | +60% |
| Kariega | 3 | -25% |
| Humewood | 2 | -66.7% |
| Mount Road | 0 | -100% |