Atlas Security Crime Stats | January 2026

Crime

January saw Atlas Security respond to 258 incidents across Nelson Mandela Bay, with activity largely driven by theft-related crimes and medical emergencies. While criminal pressure remains present, the month also reflected strong operational outcomes, including 31 arrests, all handed over to SAPS.

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Key Incident Overview

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The most common incidents recorded during January were:

Theft (108 incidents)
Medical Emergencies (44 incidents)
Burglary Attempts (41 incidents)
Robbery-related incidents (27 incidents)

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Residential properties accounted for the majority of responses, highlighting the continued targeting of homes, particularly during daytime hours.

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Arrests and Interventions

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Atlas Security teams effected 31 arrests during January. These arrests were primarily linked to theft, robbery, and attempted burglary incidents, often following rapid response or proactive patrol intervention.

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Operational Reach and Visibility

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Operational visibility remained high throughout the month. During January:

Armed Response vehicles travelled a total of 288 226 kilometres
RIU units alone travelled 20 507 kilometres

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This sustained on-the-ground presence played a key role in deterrence, early intervention, and rapid escalation where criminal activity was identified.

When Crime Was Most Active

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The final week of January, particularly 31 January, recorded the highest number of incidents. Theft was the dominant crime type on peak days

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Areas Most Impacted

Higher incident volumes were recorded in:

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Central Gqeberha
Mount Croix
Newton Park

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These areas continue to receive focused patrol attention and operational adjustments.

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Operational Response

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Atlas Security increased patrol visibility, adjusted response routing, and maintained close coordination with SAPS throughout the month. Proactive interventions and early detection played a key role in limiting losses and escalating incidents before further harm occurred.

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In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Atlas Security Armed Response Officers played a key role in recovering a stolen vehicle and assisting with the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with fraud and vehicle theft. Atlas Security’s Control Room received a phone call early hours of the morning regarding a white Mazda that had been stolen in South End the previous day. Our Armed response units and Atlas Security Armed Response Officer, Bravo 16 were notified to remain on alert for the vehicle.

Two Suspects Arrested After Copper Theft in Despatch

March 17, 2026

Two suspects detained. Copper theft stopped in progress. That was the outcome when Atlas Security armed response officers responded to an incident in Despatch late Monday night.

Theft Prevention Leads to Arrest at a Primary School in Kariega

January 7, 2025

Atlas Security apprehended a suspect at a primary school in Kariega after detecting suspicious activity on CCTV. The swift response prevented further theft, and SAPS arrested the suspect on charges of burglary and possession of break-in equipment.