Athlone vs Lansdowne: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Lansdowne had 706 fewer reported crimes than Athlone in Apr–Jun 2026 (455 vs 1,161 — 61% fewer than Athlone).
Athlone
Athlone precinct
Total crimes
1,161
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 6.6% more crimes
Crime split
298 violent · 156 property · 707 other
11 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (249)
Lansdowne
Lansdowne precinct
Total crimes
455
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 4.6% more crimes
Crime split
87 violent · 70 property · 298 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (117)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Lansdowne had 706 fewer reported crimes (455 vs 1,161)
- Most reported crime in Athlone: Drug-related crime · In Lansdowne: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Athlone safer than Lansdowne?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Lansdowne had 706 fewer reported crimes than Athlone in Apr–Jun 2026 (455 vs 1,161 — 61% fewer than Athlone). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Athlone vs Lansdowne?
Athlone (Athlone precinct) reported 1,161 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Lansdowne (Lansdowne precinct) reported 455 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.