Rape in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS recorded 168 rape cases across 18 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 12.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 11% of the Eastern Cape's 1,470 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Nelson Mandela Bay?
Which Nelson Mandela Bay precincts report the most rape?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motherwell | 18 | 21 → 18 |
| Kabega Park | 17 | 8 → 17 |
| Kwazakele | 15 | 17 → 15 |
| New Brighton | 15 | 10 → 15 |
| Humewood | 14 | 12 → 14 |
| Bethelsdorp | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Kwadwesi | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Kamesh | 10 | 11 → 10 |
| Walmer | 10 | 12 → 10 |
| Chatty | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Kwanobuhle | 7 | 24 → 7 |
| Mount Road | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Ikamvelihle | 6 | 9 → 6 |
| Swartkops | 6 | 9 → 6 |
| Algoapark | 4 | 6 → 4 |
| Despatch | 3 | 5 → 3 |
| Gelvandale | 3 | 7 → 3 |
| Kariega | 2 | 11 → 2 |