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Alexandra Precinct

Johannesburg|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Alexandra increased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,793 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (988 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-289). 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.

AlexandraMarlboroWynberg

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,793

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 4.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Alexandra rose 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alexandra precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		988
Aggravated robbery		651
Serious assault		600
Commercial crime		505
Malicious damage		468
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		392
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		340
Drug-related crime		251
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault9881,277-289
Aggravated robbery651396+255
Serious assault600613-13
Commercial crime505420+85
Malicious damage468465+3
All theft not mentioned elsewhere392482-90
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs340224+116
Drug-related crime251209+42
Vehicle theft233166+67
Shoplifting225142+83
Common robbery185194-9
Rape162167-5
Residential burglary151196-45
Attempted murder14294+48
Murder12298+24
Kidnapping10763+44
Theft from vehicle85115-30
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6055+5
Business burglary45450
Sexual assault3925+14
Crimen injuria144+10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children913-4
Attempted sexual offences660
Arson50+5
Culpable homicide410-6
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence14-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Stock-theft000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

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1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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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