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Swartkops Crime Statistics

Nelson Mandela Bay|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Swartkops decreased 8.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,484 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (211 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+84). 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

Reported crimes

1,484

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Swartkops decreased 8.6% 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 Swartkops precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		211
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		203
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		151
Drug-related crime		142
Theft from vehicle		118
Residential burglary		77
Common assault		77
Malicious damage		76
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery211258-47
All theft not mentioned elsewhere203229-26
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs151148+3
Drug-related crime14258+84
Theft from vehicle118128-10
Residential burglary7796-19
Common assault7782-5
Malicious damage7693-17
Serious assault7277-5
Commercial crime5383-30
Murder4572-27
Attempted murder3846-8
Rape3637-1
Business burglary2522+3
Kidnapping2247-25
Culpable homicide2025-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1726-9
Vehicle theft17170
Common robbery1514+1
Shoplifting149+5
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action138+5
Public violence1113-2
Stock-theft1020-10
Crimen injuria64+2
Sexual assault65+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children550
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Contact sexual offences20+2
Abduction000
Arson02-2
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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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