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Albert Falls Crime Statistics

Cramond Precinct |Umgungundlovu
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Albert Falls falls within the Cramond police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Cramond.
Albert Falls is a suburb in Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal. Crime in the Cramond precinct area (covering Albert Falls) decreased 25.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 171 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (40 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-11). 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 Low

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

171

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 25.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 11%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Cramond precinct area (covering Albert Falls) dropped 25.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. Total crime is very low at 171 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 80% below provincial median
Contact crime: 83% below provincial median
Property crime: 74% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

↓ 90% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

63

↓ 28.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

44

↓ 31.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

64

↓ 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Cramond precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		40
Residential burglary		23
Common assault		22
Serious assault		20
Malicious damage		11
Rape		11
Business burglary		8
Stock-theft		8
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Other precincts in Umgungundlovu

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Rietvlei

69 crimes ↓ 25%

Boston

129 crimes ↑ 7.5%

Mid Illovo

202 crimes ↑ 23.9%

Harburg

202 crimes ↑ 27%

Dalton

215 crimes ↑ 25%

Bishopstowe

255 crimes ↑ 9.4%
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Other suburbs served by Cramond police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Albert Falls.

Cramond
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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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