Weekly Crime Snapshot: What Happened Between 4–10 August
Crime
Between 4 and 10 August 2025, Atlas Security responded to 116 incidents across Nelson Mandela Bay. This marks a 12.6% increase compared to the previous week’s 103 incidents.
The most reported incident type was theft (39 cases), followed by medical emergencies (21), burglary (16), attempted theft (14), and attempted burglary (12).
Newton Park was the most affected suburb with 10 incidents, closely followed by Bothasrus (9), while 34 suburbs recorded just one incident each.
Most incidents occurred on Monday, with activity peaking at 6 PM.
Residential properties made up the majority of targets at 59.5%, with commercial properties accounting for 40.5%.
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Successful Arrest by Atlas Security’s RIU Team Following Shooting Incident on Marine Drive, Summerstrand
January 28, 2025
Atlas Security's RIU Team acted swiftly to arrest a suspect involved in a shooting on Marine Drive, recovering a firearm and ammunition while ensuring the victim received prompt medical care.
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Weekly Crime Report: Overall Incidents Decline, but Theft Remains a Concern
September 22, 2026
Atlas Security recorded 84 incidents across its operational footprint between 14 and 20 September 2026, a 7% decrease from the previous week's 90 incidents.While the overall number of incidents declined, theft and attempted theft continued to account for a significant proportion of the calls attended to by our teams.
