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Alberton Precinct

Ekurhuleni|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Alberton decreased 16.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,969 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 46.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (407 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-170). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

AlbertonNew RedruthRandhartVerwoerdpark

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,969

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 16.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 46.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Alberton dropped 16.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alberton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		407
Aggravated robbery		363
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		320
Commercial crime		223
Common assault		206
Shoplifting		206
Serious assault		156
Vehicle theft		154
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime407366+41
Aggravated robbery363372-9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere320490-170
Commercial crime223344-121
Common assault206246-40
Shoplifting206217-11
Serious assault156221-65
Vehicle theft154257-103
Residential burglary135141-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12998+31
Kidnapping12184+37
Malicious damage116163-47
Business burglary78128-50
Theft from vehicle57106-49
Rape5449+5
Crimen injuria5278-26
Attempted murder4443+1
Murder4445-1
Culpable homicide3836+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition26260
Common robbery2433-9
Sexual assault814-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children550
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence01-1
Stock-theft000
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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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