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: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motherwell | 18 | -14.3% |
| Kabega Park | 17 | +112.5% |
| Kwazakele | 15 | -11.8% |
| New Brighton | 15 | +50% |
| Humewood | 14 | +16.7% |
| Bethelsdorp | 13 | +85.7% |
| Kwadwesi | 11 | +10% |
| Kamesh | 10 | -9.1% |
| Walmer | 10 | -16.7% |
| Chatty | 7 | 0% |
| Kwanobuhle | 7 | -70.8% |
| Mount Road | 7 | +16.7% |
| Ikamvelihle | 6 | -33.3% |
| Swartkops | 6 | -33.3% |
| Algoapark | 4 | -33.3% |
| Despatch | 3 | -40% |
| Gelvandale | 3 | -57.1% |
| Kariega | 2 | -81.8% |