Residential Burglary in Nelson Mandela Bay
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 609 residential burglary cases across 18 Nelson Mandela Bay precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 7.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 16% of the Eastern Cape's 3,840 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is residential burglary rising or falling in Nelson Mandela Bay?
Which Nelson Mandela Bay precincts report the most residential burglary?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walmer | 95 | +21.8% |
| Kabega Park | 93 | -1.1% |
| Kwanobuhle | 56 | 43 → 56 |
| Humewood | 54 | +3.8% |
| Bethelsdorp | 41 | 47 → 41 |
| Kwadwesi | 41 | 13 → 41 |
| Despatch | 32 | 31 → 32 |
| Mount Road | 29 | -46.3% |
| Kamesh | 28 | 28 → 28 |
| Kariega | 25 | 30 → 25 |
| New Brighton | 24 | 35 → 24 |
| Algoapark | 23 | 35 → 23 |
| Chatty | 15 | 13 → 15 |
| Kwazakele | 15 | 16 → 15 |
| Motherwell | 15 | 18 → 15 |
| Gelvandale | 14 | 27 → 14 |
| Ikamvelihle | 5 | 13 → 5 |
| Swartkops | 4 | 31 → 4 |