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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Crime

Copper and Water Meter Theft on the Rise: Stay Alert, Stay Protected

February 12, 2025

Copper and Water Meter Theft on the Rise: Stay Alert, Stay ProtectedAtlas Security has noted a recent increase in copper theft and stolen water meters across multiple suburbs. This particular crime is not isolated to one area—suspects tend to target a neighbourhood, removing two to three water meters at a time before moving on to the next location.

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General

Two Early Morning House Robberies Leave Residents Shaken

October 24, 2025

Atlas Security’s control room received two distress calls in the early hours of Friday, October 24th, both frightening reminders of how quickly crime can strike, even while families sleep.

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Crime

Atlas Security Weekend Arrest Report: 24 - 26 January 2025

January 27, 2025

Atlas Security's rapid response led to multiple arrests this past weekend, including incidents of attempted robbery, property damage, and break-ins across key locations in Walmer and Algoa Park.

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