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Albertinia Crime Statistics

Albertinia Precinct |Garden Route
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Albertinia falls within the Albertinia police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Albertinia is a suburb in Garden Route, Western Cape. Crime in the Albertinia precinct area (covering Albertinia) increased 16.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,157 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 84.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (490 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+172). 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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,157

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 16.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 84.2%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Albertinia precinct area (covering Albertinia) rose 16.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 29% below provincial median
Contact crime: 49% below provincial median
Property crime: 52% 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

3

Violent crime

207

↑ 7.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

108

↓ 21.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

842

↑ 27% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Albertinia precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		490
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		203
Common assault		123
Residential burglary		69
Serious assault		61
Malicious damage		58
Commercial crime		44
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		20
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Other precincts in Garden Route

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

De Rust

427 crimes ↑ 7.3%

Still Bay

593 crimes → 1.4%

Calitzdorp

661 crimes ↑ 15.8%

Uniondale

717 crimes → 0.4%

Groot Brakrivier

856 crimes → 0%

Riversdale

933 crimes ↑ 2.8%
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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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