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Marselle Crime Statistics

Alexandria Precinct |Sarah Baartman
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Marselle falls within the Alexandria police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Alexandria, Wentzel Park.
Marselle is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Alexandria precinct area (covering Marselle) increased 13.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 676 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (199 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+92). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Moderate

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

676

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 13.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 4.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Alexandria precinct area (covering Marselle) rose 13.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 37% above provincial median
Contact crime: 7% above provincial median
Property crime: 37% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

4

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

203

↑ 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

142

↓ 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

331

↑ 32.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alexandria precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		199
Serious assault		84
Common assault		62
Residential burglary		54
Business burglary		46
Malicious damage		39
Drug-related crime		38
Commercial crime		33
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Other precincts in Sarah Baartman

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Baviaanskloof

15 crimes ↓ 54.5%

Fort Brown

16 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Wolwefontein

25 crimes ↓ 7.4%

Rietbron

27 crimes ↓ 10%

Committees

27 crimes ↑ 28.6%

Riebeeck East

31 crimes ↑ 29.2%
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Other suburbs served by Alexandria police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Marselle.

AlexandriaWentzel Park
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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.
  • 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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