Alexander Bay Crime Statistics

Alexander Bay, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

-14.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,066

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Alexander Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	25.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	23.1%
Common assault	contact	8	15.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	9.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	9.6%
Rape	contact	4	7.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	5.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.9%
Murder	contact	1	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Alexander Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alexander Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alexander Bay Safe?

Yes, Alexander Bay is relatively safe.

Alexander Bay scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,066 per 100,000 people, Alexander Bay sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Alexander Bay can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

8/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Alexander Bay

In 2025, Alexander Bay recorded 52 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alexander Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 13 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Alexander Bay), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 12 cases (23.1%) and Common assault at 8 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alexander Bay has decreased by 14.8%, a positive sign for the Alexander Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alexander Bay?

The most reported crimes in Alexander Bay are Drug-Related Crime (13 cases), Burglary at residential premises (12 cases), Common assault (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alexander Bay compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Alexander Bay has a crime rate of 1,066 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)