Alexandra Road Crime Statistics

Alexandra Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,873

+2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,751

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

49,429

Crime Breakdown — Alexandra Road (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	556	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	452	15.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	399	13.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	359	12.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	345	12.0%
Common assault	contact	324	11.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	241	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	153	5.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	149	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	139	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	107	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	88	3.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	87	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	84	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	69	2.4%
Rape	contact	61	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	47	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	28	1.0%
Murder	contact	21	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	17	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Alexandra Road Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alexandra Road Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alexandra Road Safe?

No, Alexandra Road has high crime levels.

Alexandra Road scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Alexandra Road is 7,751 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Alexandra Road, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+153%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Pietermaritzburg

22/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Alexandra Road

In 2025, Alexandra Road recorded 2,873 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alexandra Road is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 556 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Alexandra Road), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 452 cases (15.7%) and Commercial Crime at 399 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alexandra Road has increased by 2.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Alexandra Road area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alexandra Road?

The most reported crimes in Alexandra Road are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (556 cases), Burglary at residential premises (452 cases), Commercial Crime (399 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alexandra Road compare to other areas in Pietermaritzburg?

Alexandra Road has a crime rate of 7,751 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pietermaritzburg, Rietvlei is safer with a rate of 132 per 100k.

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Rietvlei	49,429	49	132	A (97)
Boston	49,429	102	275	A (92)
Cramond	49,429	127	342	A (90)
Mid Illovo	49,429	151	407	A (88)
Harburg	49,429	156	421	A (88)
Dalton	49,429	170	459	A (87)
Bishopstowe	49,429	198	534	A (84)
Nottingham Road	49,429	206	556	A (84)
Wartburg	49,429	267	720	A (80)
New Hanover	49,429	342	923	B (75)