Atlas Security - February Report 2026

Atlas Security Crime Stats | February 20261 - 28 February 2026 | Nelson Mandela Bay

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February 2026 saw Atlas Security respond to 378 incidents across Nelson Mandela Bay, reflecting a notable increase on the 258 incidents recorded in January. Theft-related crimes remained the dominant crime, while medical emergencies and burglaries also featured prominently. Despite the higher incident volume, our teams effected 27 arrests during the month, with all suspects handed over to SAPS.

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Key Incident Overview

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The most common incidents recorded during February were:

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• Theft: 115 incidents
• Theft Attempt: 66 incidents
• Medical Emergencies: 54 incidents
• Burglary Positive: 45 incidents
• Burglary Attempt: 36 incidents
• Vehicle Accidents / Incidents: 32 incidents

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Residential and commercial properties were almost equally targeted, with 194 residential and 188 commercial incidents recorded. The busiest day of the month was 15 February, with 28 incidents, followed closely by 22 February with 25.

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Areas Most Impacted

Higher incident volumes were recorded in:

• Walmer (27 incidents)
• Sidwell (19 incidents)
• Gqeberha, Central (16 incidents)
• Summerstrand, Cannon Hill and Newton Park (15 incidents each)
• Mount Pleasant (13 incidents)
• Kariega, Central (12 incidents)

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

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What Atlas Security Is Doing

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Our teams remained highly visible and operationally active throughout February. Armed Response vehicles and Rapid Intervention Units (RIUs) continued to cover extensive ground across Nelson Mandela Bay, maintaining a strong deterrent presence and enabling rapid escalation when criminal activity was identified.

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Notable operational outcomes during the month included the apprehension of a murder suspect in Kamma Ridge, the disruption of a motorcycle theft ring in Cotswold through a coordinated stakeout operation, and multiple copper cable theft arrests across the metro. Our AtlasVision AI camera network and CCTV infrastructure continued to play a key role in real-time monitoring and suspect identification.

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Atlas Security maintains close coordination with SAPS throughout all operations, ensuring suspects are properly processed and cases are opened where applicable.

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How to Reduce Your Risk of Becoming a Victim

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While we remain committed to keeping Nelson Mandela Bay safe, there are practical steps every resident and business owner can take to reduce their vulnerability:

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• Ensure all entry points are secured, including gates, doors, and windows, particularly at night and when leaving the property.
• Arm your alarm system every time you leave and when you go to bed. Many incidents in February involved properties where alarms were not activated.
• Install visible deterrents such as security lighting, electric fencing, and CCTV cameras. Criminals are less likely to target well-secured properties.
• Be alert to suspicious vehicles, particularly bakkies, parked near your property or circling your neighbourhood.
• Never leave valuables such as motorcycles, trailers, or tools in unsecured areas or visible from the street.
• Report suspicious activity immediately. Early reporting allows armed response to intervene before a crime is committed.
• Consider upgrading to AtlasVision AI camera surveillance for proactive monitoring and real-time alerts.

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Your World Secure In Our Hands. Contact Atlas Security on 0861 585 585

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