Murder in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 369 murder cases across 17 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 21.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 35% of the Eastern Cape's 1,044 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Nelson Mandela Bay?
Which Nelson Mandela Bay precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 18 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Nelson Mandela Bay precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 47 | 33 → 47 |
| Kwazakele | 46 | 38 → 46 |
| Kwadwesi | 42 | 28 → 42 |
| Motherwell | 41 | 26 → 41 |
| Walmer | 40 | 31 → 40 |
| Kwanobuhle | 33 | 32 → 33 |
| Kamesh | 18 | 22 → 18 |
| Bethelsdorp | 16 | 15 → 16 |
| Ikamvelihle | 16 | 8 → 16 |
| Swartkops | 16 | 15 → 16 |
| Chatty | 13 | 11 → 13 |
| Despatch | 10 | 6 → 10 |
| Algoapark | 9 | 9 → 9 |
| Gelvandale | 9 | 14 → 9 |
| Kabega Park | 8 | 5 → 8 |
| Kariega | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Humewood | 2 | 6 → 2 |
| Mount Road | 0 | 1 → 0 |