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Kwazakele Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kwazakele decreased 21.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,209 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 45.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (473 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-304). 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 · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,209

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 21.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 45.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kwazakele decreased 21.2% 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 Kwazakele precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		473
Drug-related crime		335
Serious assault		191
Murder		186
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		134
Common assault		113
Malicious damage		99
Residential burglary		93
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery473777-304
Drug-related crime335318+17
Serious assault191254-63
Murder186229-43
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs134127+7
Common assault113159-46
Malicious damage99124-25
Residential burglary93137-44
All theft not mentioned elsewhere89101-12
Attempted murder89109-20
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition8676+10
Rape8074+6
Commercial crime5496-42
Business burglary4259-17
Kidnapping4022+18
Shoplifting2830-2
Theft from vehicle2837-9
Sexual assault1511+4
Vehicle theft1019-9
Culpable homicide812-4
Common robbery617-11
Crimen injuria67-1
Arson23-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children14-3
Stock-theft12-1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Nelson Mandela Bay

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ikamvelihle

901 crimes ↓ 4.7%

Chatty

902 crimes → 0.6%

Despatch

1,030 crimes ↓ 6%

Swartkops

1,484 crimes ↓ 8.6%

Kwadwesi

1,546 crimes ↓ 2.7%

Kamesh

1,785 crimes ↓ 4.8%
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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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