Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 18 precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay
District Overview
The big picture for Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay has 18 police precincts reporting a combined 9,601 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 9 precincts are improving, 6 are worsening, and 3 are stable.
9.6k
Total crimes
9
Improving
6
Worsening
3
Stable
District total change
-2.4%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.6%
Eastern Cape, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 18 precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay are moving the most?
Of 18 precincts, 9 saw crime decrease and 6 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Gelvandale | -53.7% | improved |
| Motherwell | -47.2% | improved |
| Kwazakele | -45.3% | improved |
| Ikamvelihle | -40.8% | improved |
| New Brighton | -35.8% | improved |
| Algoapark | -35.7% | improved |
| Humewood | -25.3% | improved |
| Walmer | -21.8% | improved |
| Mount Road | -18.8% | improved |
| Swartkops | -9.2% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 18 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Nelson Mandela Bay ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ikamvelihle | 204 | ↓ 6.4% |
| 2 | Chatty | 219 | ↑ 6.3% |
| 3 | Despatch | 233 | ↓ 13.7% |
| 4 | Swartkops | 306 | ↓ 27.7% |
| 5 | Kwadwesi | 458 | ↑ 25.1% |
| 6 | Kwanobuhle | 459 | ↓ 7.8% |
| 7 | Algoapark | 472 | → 1.5% |
| 8 | Motherwell | 477 | ↑ 7.4% |
| 9 | Kwazakele | 485 | ↓ 12% |
| 10 | Kamesh | 487 | ↑ 21.8% |
| 11 | Gelvandale | 519 | ↑ 4.8% |
| 12 | New Brighton | 554 | → 0.9% |
| 13 | Kariega | 607 | ↓ 2.3% |
| 14 | Bethelsdorp | 652 | ↑ 9.9% |
| 15 | Walmer | 747 | ↓ 6.5% |
| 16 | Kabega Park | 822 | → 1.7% |
| 17 | Humewood | 876 | ↓ 11.2% |
| 18 | Mount Road | 1,024 | ↓ 7.3% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 18 precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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