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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Uitenhage/Kariega Under Pressure, Atlas Responds: Two Arrests in One Day
December 18, 2025
Another strong operational success for Atlas Security in Uitenhage, an area currently experiencing a high rate of criminal activity. Earlier today, Atlas Security’s Control Room received a burglary signal from a business premises in Uitenhage. Armed Response Officer Bravo 155 was immediately dispatched and, upon arrival, conducted an external inspection which confirmed a break-in in progress. Continuous updates were relayed to the Control Room, and additional backup was requested without delay.
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Swift Response Leads to Arrests after Repeated Cable Theft in Uitenhage
January 15, 2026
The past 24 hours delivered a powerful message. Persistent infrastructure theft will not be tolerated. Atlas Security successfully assisted in the arrest of two suspects following repeated incidents of cable theft and damage to critical infrastructure near the railway line in the Uitenhage area.
Swift Response Leads to Copper Theft Arrest in Newton Park
March 26, 2025
Atlas Security RIU officers arrested a suspect caught stealing copper pipes from a drain in Newton Park. The stolen materials were recovered, and SAPS took the suspect into custody.