31 arrests. 471 incidents responded to. And over 4.7 million license plates scanned
Crime
April 2025 Incident Overview: Atlas Security’s Armed Response in Action
April 2025 once again highlighted Atlas Security's critical role in safeguarding the Nelson Mandela Bay community. Our teams responded to 471 incidents, demonstrating our rapid response capabilities and the trust placed in us by residents and businesses alike.
Among the standout achievements this month:
- 31 arrests were made by Atlas Security’s Armed Response Officers — a direct result of prompt action on the ground.
- The five most affected suburbs were:
- Summerstrand – 47 incidents
- Walmer – 34 incidents
- Gqeberha Central – 28 incidents
- Newton Park – 27 incidents
- The top incident types we responded to were:
- Theft – 130 cases
- Medical Emergencies – 86 cases
- Confirmed Burglaries – 82 cases
- Attempted Burglaries – 71 cases
- Attempted Thefts – 49 cases
The busiest day of the month was 23 April, with 30 incidents logged — the highest in a single day, with Theft as the leading crime.
Some areas remained impressively quiet, each with just one incident recorded:
- Bluewater Bay
- Lovemore Heights
- Kunene Park
- Walmer Heights
CCTV Network Results: Stopping Crime Before It Starts
Our CCTV pole infrastructure continues to deliver outstanding results across Nelson Mandela Bay. In April alone:
- We recorded 4,727,879 license plate reads
- These reads triggered 3,091 active alerts into our control centre, each linked to vehicles flagged for criminal activity
These alerts prompt immediate action, whether it's dispatching our Armed Response, notifying SAPS, or tracking suspect vehicles in real-time. This technology is not just reactive, it’s proactive. It's helping us stop crime before it reaches your doorstep.
Atlas Security's integrated surveillance and response model is redefining local crime prevention.
Note: These stats include only incidents where Atlas Security was the responding service provider.
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Arrest: Summerstrand
December 1, 2025
Atlas Security’s Control Room received a phone call reporting a robbery incident near the Humerail area within Summerstrand. The incident began when the victim was robbed outside a hotel within the Summerstrand area. She immediately ran toward the nearest security presence for help, where a panic activation notified Atlas Security.
Two Suspects Nabbed Last Night — Atlas Security On Scene in Under 3 Minutes
August 7, 2025
Last night, our Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU) was stationed in South End when an urgent call for help came through a Walmer community group. Within just 3 minutes, Bravo 8 and Bravo 20 were on scene at the property.
SUSPECTS CAUGHT IN GREENSHIELDS PARK
April 15, 2025
This morning, two suspects were arrested in the Greenshields Park/Walmer Heights area after a concerned resident reported them jumping out of a property in Villiers Road — one of them carrying a stolen shower door.