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The Grange Crime Statistics

Alexandra Road Precinct |Umgungundlovu
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
The Grange falls within the Alexandra Road police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Hayfields, Mkondeni, Oribi, Oribi Village, Pelham and 2 more.
The Grange is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Alexandra Road precinct area (covering The Grange) increased 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,228 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (339 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+197). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

→ 1.7%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Alexandra Road precinct area (covering The Grange) rose 6.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 282% above provincial median
Contact crime: 192% above provincial median
Property crime: 388% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

16

↓ 30.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

755

↓ 0.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

620

↓ 9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

853

↑ 31.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alexandra Road precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

43 crimes ↓ 32.1%

Boston

92 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Cramond

98 crimes ↓ 31.4%

Mid Illovo

129 crimes ↑ 17%

Harburg

131 crimes ↑ 28.7%

Nottingham Road

134 crimes ↑ 18.5%
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Other suburbs served by Alexandra Road police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

HayfieldsMkondeniOribiOribi VillagePelhamScottsvilleWillowton
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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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