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Motherwell Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Motherwell decreased 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,894 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 47.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (351 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-102). 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

1,894

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 47.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Motherwell decreased 5.3% 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 Motherwell precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		351
Aggravated robbery		217
Serious assault		185
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		169
Common assault		121
Murder		119
Commercial crime		113
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		99
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime351271+80
Aggravated robbery217319-102
Serious assault185181+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs169152+17
Common assault121140-19
Murder119137-18
Commercial crime113127-14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere9991+8
Residential burglary8077+3
Rape8090-10
Malicious damage7987-8
Attempted murder5869-11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5057-7
Shoplifting4277-35
Business burglary3427+7
Theft from vehicle2827+1
Kidnapping1611+5
Vehicle theft1513+2
Sexual assault107+3
Common robbery816-8
Culpable homicide83+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children63+3
Crimen injuria32+1
Arson15-4
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft07-7
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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1,484 crimes ↓ 8.6%

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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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