Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Gelvandale Crime Statistics
Gelvandale in Eastern Cape recorded 22 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This represents a significant increase of 57.1% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 2 carjackings in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
154↓ 20.2%
Assault GBH
48↑ 6.7%
Common Assault
33↓ 49.2%
Murder
22↑ 57.1%
Sexual Offences
19↑ 46.2%
Rape
15↑ 36.4%
Vehicle Theft
3↓ 40%
Carjacking
2↓ 50%
Business Robbery
2— 0%
House Robbery
1↓ 80%
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Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.