Albertinia 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
Moderate
in Western Cape
Reported crimes
708
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 25.7%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 88%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-15) while Drug-related crime increased (+172).
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 |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 393 |
| Common assault | 91 |
| Residential burglary | 54 |
| Serious assault | 44 |
| Malicious damage | 41 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 393 | 221 | +172 |
| Common assault | 91 | 92 | -1 |
| Residential burglary | 54 | 69 | -15 |
| Serious assault | 44 | 45 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 41 | 50 | -9 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 | 8 | +8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 17 | -7 |
| Stock-theft | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 16 | -10 |
| Rape | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Murder | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Garden Route
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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