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Ikamvelihle Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ikamvelihle decreased 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 901 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 40.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (212 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-42). 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

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

901

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 40.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ikamvelihle decreased 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ikamvelihle precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		212
Aggravated robbery		134
Serious assault		116
Common assault		73
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		49
Murder		47
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		42
Malicious damage		42
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime212190+22
Aggravated robbery134176-42
Serious assault11698+18
Common assault7369+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4935+14
Murder4764-17
All theft not mentioned elsewhere4237+5
Malicious damage4244-2
Residential burglary3741-4
Rape29290
Attempted murder2131-10
Business burglary1730-13
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1615+1
Commercial crime1538-23
Shoplifting97+2
Theft from vehicle911-2
Common robbery76+1
Kidnapping72+5
Culpable homicide660
Crimen injuria52+3
Sexual assault42+2
Vehicle theft48-4
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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