Athlone vs Lansdowne: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Lansdowne had 2,211 fewer reported crimes than Athlone (839 vs 3,050 — 72% difference).
Athlone
Athlone precinct
Total crimes
3,050
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,032 violent · 468 property · 1,550 other
28 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (422)
Lansdowne
Lansdowne precinct
Total crimes
839
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 12.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
256 violent · 222 property · 361 other
11 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (111)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Lansdowne had 2,211 fewer reported crimes (839 vs 3,050)
- Lansdowne is improving while Lansdowne is worsening
- Most reported crime in Athlone: Common assault · In Lansdowne: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athlone safer than Lansdowne?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Lansdowne had 2,211 fewer reported crimes than Athlone (839 vs 3,050 — 72% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Athlone vs Lansdowne?
Athlone (Athlone precinct) reported 3,050 serious crimes, while Lansdowne (Lansdowne precinct) reported 839 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.