Atlas Security August 2025 Crime Stats
Crime
Atlas Security responded to 470 incidents in August 2025, marking an increase of 10.1% compared to July’s 427 incidents. This steady rise highlights the continued importance of visible security presence and rapid response across Nelson Mandela Bay.
17 Arrests by Atlas Security
Our teams successfully assisted in 17 arrests during August. These results once again prove the value of having highly trained officers on the ground and advanced technology supporting them from our control room.
Incident Breakdown
- Theft – 143 cases
- Medical incidents – 83 cases
- Attempted Theft – 58 cases
- Burglary (Confirmed) – 57 cases
- Attempted Burglary – 47 cases
- Robbery of a Person – 20 cases
- Assault – 13 cases
- Vehicle Accidents / Incidents – 13 cases
- Trespassing – 11 cases
- Armed Robbery – 5 cases
Of note this month, Atlas Security responded to a high number of medical incidents. While many associate us purely with crime prevention, this shows the depth of our service and what sets us apart. When seconds count, our officers are there not just to protect against crime but also to assist in medical emergencies, giving our clients peace of mind that we are always ready to respond.
Top Affected Areas
- Sydenham – 41 incidents
- Walmer – 32 incidents
- Newton Park – 23 incidents
- Summerstrand – 22 incidents
- Bothasrus – 21 incidents
- Central – 15 incidents
- Humewood – 13 incidents
- North End – 11 incidents
- Sidwell – 10 incidents
Least Affected Areas
Some suburbs recorded only isolated incidents, including:
- Beverley Grove
- Glenhurd
- Adcockvale
- Mangold Park
- Charlo
Busiest Day
The busiest day of the month was 30 August, with 25 incidents recorded across the metro.
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Arrest: Stolen Vehicle Recovered
November 6, 2025
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.
Emergency Groups vs. Neighbourhood / Community Groups
October 17, 2025
At Atlas Security, timely response to emergencies remains our top priority. Recent events have highlighted the importance of posting incidents to the correct social media channels. Over the past weekend, an accident was reported on a community group that we do not monitor.
A Near Two-Hour Pursuit Ends in Arrest, Nine Warrants Revealed
March 23, 2026
Just after 11am on Friday morning, Atlas Security's control room received a report from a school in Sunridge Park of a theft from a motor vehicle on their premises. What followed was a focused, coordinated operation that would unfold over nearly two hours and ultimately take a repeat offender off the streets.