Alexandra Road Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very High
in KwaZulu-Natal
Reported crimes
2,228
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 6.9%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.7%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-72) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+197).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 339 |
| Drug-related crime | 269 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 259 |
| Common assault | 243 |
| Aggravated robbery | 183 |
| Theft from vehicle | 181 |
| Serious assault | 115 |
| Malicious damage | 104 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 339 | 411 | -72 |
| Drug-related crime | 269 | 234 | +35 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 259 | 62 | +197 |
| Common assault | 243 | 230 | +13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 183 | 170 | +13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 181 | 127 | +54 |
| Serious assault | 115 | 131 | -16 |
| Malicious damage | 104 | 117 | -13 |
| Common robbery | 80 | 82 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 79 | -13 |
| Vehicle theft | 65 | 76 | -11 |
| Attempted murder | 63 | 55 | +8 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 52 | 44 | +8 |
| Rape | 46 | 57 | -11 |
| Crimen injuria | 35 | 33 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 30 | 61 | -31 |
| Kidnapping | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Murder | 16 | 23 | -7 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 24 | -9 |
| Carjacking | 13 | 6 | +7 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 4 | 10 | -6 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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