Alexandria Crime Statistics

Alexandria, Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

554

+37.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,682

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Alexandria (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	216	39.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	96	17.3%
Common assault	contact	68	12.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	10.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	9.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	41	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	41	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	5.8%
Stock Theft	property	28	5.1%
Rape	contact	19	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Alexandria Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alexandria Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alexandria Safe?

No, Alexandria has high crime levels.

Alexandria scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Alexandria is 5,682 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Alexandria, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+85%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+37.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

39% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

28/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Alexandria

In 2025, Alexandria recorded 554 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alexandria is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 216 reported cases (39.0% of all crime in Alexandria), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 96 cases (17.3%) and Common assault at 68 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alexandria has increased by 37.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Alexandria area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alexandria?

The most reported crimes in Alexandria are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (216 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (96 cases), Common assault (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alexandria compare to other areas in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)?

Alexandria has a crime rate of 5,682 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Grahamstown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Grahamstown	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Kirkwood	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Somerset East	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Fort Brown	13,006	13	131	A (98)
Baviaanskloof	13,006	14	146	A (97)
Rietbron	13,006	18	185	A (95)
Wolwefontein	13,006	21	215	A (95)
Committees	13,006	23	238	A (94)
Riebeeck East	13,006	24	246	A (93)
Seafield	13,006	30	308	A (91)