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Humewood Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Humewood decreased 19.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,767 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (682 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-256). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

3,767

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 19.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 25.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Humewood decreased 19.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Humewood precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		682
Drug-related crime		634
Theft from vehicle		588
Aggravated robbery		342
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		266
Common assault		217
Residential burglary		215
Common robbery		186
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere682820-138
Drug-related crime634469+165
Theft from vehicle588844-256
Aggravated robbery342576-234
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs266273-7
Common assault217251-34
Residential burglary215256-41
Common robbery186198-12
Commercial crime135278-143
Business burglary107126-19
Vehicle theft84177-93
Malicious damage6887-19
Rape5552+3
Shoplifting5393-40
Serious assault4764-17
Crimen injuria1916+3
Murder1514+1
Kidnapping1315-2
Attempted murder1012-2
Sexual assault1012-2
Culpable homicide990
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition614-8
Public violence32+1
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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