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Alberton vs Germiston: Crime Comparison

SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026

Alberton had 607 fewer reported crimes than Germiston in Apr–Jun 2026 (709 vs 1,316 — 46% fewer than Germiston).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Alberton

Alberton precinct

Total crimes

709

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 8.5% fewer crimes

Crime split

167 violent · 112 property · 430 other

11 murders

Most reported crime

Drug-related crime (109)

Germiston

Germiston precinct

Total crimes

1,316

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 4.9% fewer crimes

Crime split

406 violent · 146 property · 764 other

12 murders

Most reported crime

Drug-related crime (179)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

  • Alberton had 607 fewer reported crimes (709 vs 1,316)
  • Most reported crime in Alberton: Drug-related crime · In Germiston: Drug-related crime

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alberton safer than Germiston?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Alberton had 607 fewer reported crimes than Germiston in Apr–Jun 2026 (709 vs 1,316 — 46% fewer than Germiston). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Alberton vs Germiston?

Alberton (Alberton precinct) reported 709 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Germiston (Germiston precinct) reported 1,316 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.

Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.