Prince Albert Crime Statistics
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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 Western Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
412
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 15.1%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.6%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Business burglary dropped significantly (-8) while Common assault increased (+20).
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 |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 133 |
| Common assault | 74 |
| Malicious damage | 46 |
| Drug-related crime | 43 |
| Residential burglary | 28 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 133 | 118 | +15 |
| Common assault | 74 | 54 | +20 |
| Malicious damage | 46 | 44 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 43 | 26 | +17 |
| Residential burglary | 28 | 36 | -8 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 | 4 | +12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 | 4 | +9 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Stock-theft | 11 | 17 | -6 |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 14 | -8 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Rape | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Central Karoo
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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