30/10/2026
🚨 MULTI SECURITY | OCTOBER 2026 CRIME REVIEW 🚨
THEFT REMAINS OUR BIGGEST CRIME CONCERN!
As October comes to an end, Multi Security has reviewed the crime incidents recorded across our operational areas over the past four weeks, from 2 October to 29 October 2026.
The figures highlight some concerning trends, particularly in Port Alfred and Alexandria.
📊 OCTOBER CRIME STATISTICS
Across our operational areas, we recorded:
🔴 20 Thefts, including stock theft
🔴 7 Confirmed Break-ins
🔴 4 Attempted Break-ins
🔴 2 Vehicle Break-ins
🚑 7 Medical / Ambulance Calls
👮 1 Arrest
That is a total of 33 reported crime incidents, excluding medical emergencies and the arrest.
📍 WHICH AREAS ARE MOST AFFECTED?
PORT ALFRED – 21 Crime Incidents
Port Alfred remains our biggest area of concern, accounting for approximately 64% of recorded crime incidents.
Theft continues to dominate, followed by house and property break-ins and attempted break-ins.
ALEXANDRIA – 10 Crime Incidents
Theft, property break-ins, vehicle break-ins and stock theft remain concerns in Alexandria.
BATHURST – 2 Crime Incidents
One property break-in and one theft from a vehicle were recorded.
BIRHA / WESLEY – 1 Crime Incident
One theft was recorded.
SOUTHWELL, KASOUGA, KLEINEMONDE & GREENFOUNTAINS
No crime incidents were recorded in these areas during the reporting period.
⚠️ WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CRIME THREATS?
1. Theft remains our number one problem.
Opportunistic theft continues to affect our communities. Criminals are targeting property and belongings, making it essential that we remain vigilant.
2. Property break-ins remain a serious concern.
With 11 completed and attempted break-ins recorded, criminals continue to test the security of homes and businesses.
3. Vehicle-related crime requires attention.
Theft from vehicles and vehicle break-ins are another reminder not to leave valuables unattended or visible.
🛡️ OUR MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY
Security is not only about responding when an alarm activates. It is about preventing crime before it happens.
At Multi Security, we continue investing in proactive patrols, CCTV monitoring, crime prevention operations and cooperation with the community and law enforcement.
But we cannot do it alone.
We encourage every resident to play an active role in protecting our town.
✅ Report suspicious people and vehicles.
✅ Secure your property and valuables.
✅ Check that your alarm and outdoor detection systems are working correctly.
✅ Support community crime prevention initiatives.
Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility.
Together, we can make our communities safer.
💙 MULTI SECURITY – OUR TOWN, OUR COMMUNITY.
📞 24-Hour Control Room: 046 624 2508
🌐 www.multisecurity.co.za