Rape in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS recorded 168 rape cases across 18 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 12.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 11% of the Eastern Cape's 1,470 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 168 rape cases, down 12.5% 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 rape 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 rape?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motherwell | 18 | 21 → 18 |
| Kabega Park | 17 | 8 → 17 |
| Kwazakele | 15 | 17 → 15 |
| New Brighton | 15 | 10 → 15 |
| Humewood | 14 | 12 → 14 |
| Bethelsdorp | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Kwadwesi | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Kamesh | 10 | 11 → 10 |
| Walmer | 10 | 12 → 10 |
| Chatty | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Kwanobuhle | 7 | 24 → 7 |
| Mount Road | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Ikamvelihle | 6 | 9 → 6 |
| Swartkops | 6 | 9 → 6 |
| Algoapark | 4 | 6 → 4 |
| Despatch | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Gelvandale | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Kariega | 2 | 11 → 2 |