Alexandra Crime Statistics

Alexandra, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,446

+9.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,183

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Alexandra (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	1,036	23.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	632	14.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	493	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	465	10.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	401	9.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	344	7.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	333	7.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	268	6.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	249	5.6%
Carjacking	contact	219	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	219	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	196	4.4%
Rape	contact	176	4.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	156	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	131	2.9%
Murder	contact	121	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	99	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	96	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	59	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	59	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	47	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	44	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Alexandra Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alexandra Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alexandra Safe?

No, Alexandra has high crime levels.

Alexandra scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Alexandra is 5,183 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Alexandra, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+69%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

35/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Alexandra

In 2025, Alexandra recorded 4,446 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alexandra is Common assault with 1,036 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Alexandra), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 632 cases (14.2%) and Commercial Crime at 493 cases (11.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alexandra has increased by 9.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Alexandra area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alexandra?

The most reported crimes in Alexandra are Common assault (1,036 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (632 cases), Commercial Crime (493 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alexandra compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Alexandra has a crime rate of 5,183 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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