Amsterdam Crime Statistics

Amsterdam, Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

346

-6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,365

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Amsterdam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	71	20.5%
Common assault	contact	59	17.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	53	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	14.2%
Stock Theft	property	41	11.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	10.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	6.6%
Rape	contact	17	4.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.4%
Murder	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Amsterdam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Amsterdam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Amsterdam Safe?

Yes, Amsterdam is relatively safe.

Amsterdam scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,365 per 100,000 people, Amsterdam sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Amsterdam can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

21/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Amsterdam

In 2025, Amsterdam recorded 346 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Amsterdam is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 71 reported cases (20.5% of all crime in Amsterdam), followed by Common assault at 59 cases (17.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 53 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Amsterdam has decreased by 6%, a positive sign for the Amsterdam community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Amsterdam?

The most reported crimes in Amsterdam are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (71 cases), Common assault (59 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Amsterdam compare to other areas in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)?

Amsterdam has a crime rate of 1,365 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Val	33,775	32	127	A (98)
Ekulindeni	33,775	62	246	A (93)
Charl Cilliers	33,775	69	272	A (92)
Davel	33,775	122	483	A (86)
Sheepmoor	33,775	123	486	A (86)
Mahamba	33,775	125	494	A (86)
Perdekop	33,775	127	500	A (85)
Chrissiesmeer	33,775	152	601	A (83)
Greylingstad	33,775	159	628	A (83)
Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)