Algoapark Crime Statistics
How much crime was reported in Algoapark?
The Algoapark SAPS precinct recorded 1,952 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 11.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Largest categories
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Algoapark precinct area.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
Crime volume
Very High
in Eastern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,952
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 11.5%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 35.7%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-82) while Drug-related crime increased (+69).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 342 |
| Aggravated robbery | 190 |
| Carjacking | 20 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 10 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| Drug-related crime | 170 |
| Common assault | 161 |
| Commercial crime | 160 |
| Malicious damage | 155 |
| Theft from vehicle | 131 |
| Residential burglary | 106 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 342 | 332 | +10 |
| Aggravated robbery | 190 | 272 | -82 |
| Carjacking | 20 | 39 | -19 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 10 | 24 | -14 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Drug-related crime | 170 | 101 | +69 |
| Common assault | 161 | 181 | -20 |
| Commercial crime | 160 | 185 | -25 |
| Malicious damage | 155 | 168 | -13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 131 | 130 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 106 | 173 | -67 |
| Serious assault | 91 | 123 | -32 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 88 | 80 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 62 | 87 | -25 |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 65 | -9 |
| Murder | 46 | 57 | -11 |
| Common robbery | 43 | 57 | -14 |
| Rape | 32 | 27 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 26 | 44 | -18 |
| Vehicle theft | 19 | 34 | -15 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 16 | 25 | -9 |
| Kidnapping | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Arson | 8 | 9 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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