Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Motherwell Crime Statistics
#9 murder station nationally
Motherwell in Eastern Cape is currently ranked #9 nationally for murder, recording 44 cases in the January to March 2026 quarter. This represents a significant increase of 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 9 carjackings in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
186↓ 1.6%
Murder
44↑ 22.2%
Common Assault
34↑ 21.4%
Assault GBH
33↓ 15.4%
Sexual Offences
19↓ 5%
Rape
17↓ 5.6%
House Robbery
17↓ 15%
Carjacking
9↓ 35.7%
Vehicle Theft
2↓ 33.3%
Business Robbery
2↓ 66.7%
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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.