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Albertinia Crime Statistics

Albertinia Precinct |Garden Route
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 25.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 708 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 88% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (393 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 88%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Albertinia precinct area (covering Albertinia) rose 25.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 24% below provincial median
Contact crime: 51% below provincial median
Property crime: 52% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

Violent crime

153

↑ 2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

83

↓ 21% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

472

↑ 53.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Albertinia precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Garden Route

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

De Rust

269 crimes ↑ 16.9%

Still Bay

350 crimes ↑ 13.1%

Calitzdorp

405 crimes ↑ 16.4%

Uniondale

455 crimes ↑ 7.6%

Groot Brakrivier

465 crimes ↑ 10.7%

Riversdale

560 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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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