Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Statistics
Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
20,077
8.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,564
Population
1,283,450
Precincts
38
Is Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Safe?
Gert Sibande (Ermelo) recorded a crime rate of 1,564 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 20% below the Mpumalanga provincial average of 1,956 per 100,000. Of the 38 police precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), 22 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 10 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 8.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermelo | 33,775 | 1,978 | 7,808 | F (9) |
| Standerton | 33,775 | 1,879 | 7,417 | F (11) |
| Embalenhle | 33,775 | 1,805 | 7,127 | F (12) |
| Secunda | 33,775 | 1,605 | 6,336 | F (14) |
| Piet Retief | 33,775 | 1,587 | 6,265 | F (14) |
| Volksrust | 33,775 | 1,159 | 4,574 | F (22) |
| Elukwatini | 33,775 | 936 | 3,695 | F (29) |
| Emzinoni | 33,775 | 714 | 2,819 | D (40) |
| Bethal | 33,775 | 708 | 2,795 | D (40) |
| Carolina | 33,775 | 690 | 2,724 | D (42) |
Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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