Mossel Bay

Police work along the Garden Route involves managing crime across dispersed communities and long stretches of road. Mossel Bay Police Station operates across a jurisdiction that includes coastal towns, agricultural areas, and seasonal holiday destinations where population swells create different policing demands. Officers respond to vehicle accidents on the N2, investigate housebreaking in coastal suburbs, and manage drug-related offences in town centres. The station coordinates with traffic enforcement, forensic units, and detective services — each adding layers to how crimes get investigated and reported. Load shedding, fuel costs, and vehicle maintenance directly affect response times and operational capacity, while seasonal tourism and the route's geography shape the nature of cases that come through.