Alberton Crime Statistics

Alberton, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,296

-14.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,936

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Alberton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	401	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	333	14.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	223	9.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	216	9.4%
Common assault	contact	208	9.1%
Carjacking	contact	179	7.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	169	7.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	161	7.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	135	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	133	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	128	5.6%
Kidnapping	contact	121	5.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	77	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	60	2.6%
Rape	contact	57	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	49	2.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	47	2.0%
Murder	contact	45	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	44	1.9%
Truck hijacking	contact	44	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	43	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	31	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	28	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Alberton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alberton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alberton Safe?

No, Alberton has high crime levels.

Alberton scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Alberton is 2,936 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Alberton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-4%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-14.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

17% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

22/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Alberton

In 2025, Alberton recorded 2,296 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alberton is Drug-Related Crime with 401 reported cases (17.5% of all crime in Alberton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 333 cases (14.5%) and Commercial Crime at 223 cases (9.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alberton has decreased by 14.5%, a positive sign for the Alberton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alberton?

The most reported crimes in Alberton are Drug-Related Crime (401 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (333 cases), Commercial Crime (223 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alberton compare to other areas in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)?

Alberton has a crime rate of 2,936 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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