Breyten Crime Statistics

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

B73/100

Safe

Total Crimes

244

+1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

962

per 100k

Safety Score

73/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Breyten (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	64	26.2%
Common assault	contact	40	16.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	13.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	11.9%
Rape	contact	20	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	6.1%
Stock Theft	property	15	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.3%
Common robbery	contact	13	5.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	4.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	2.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Breyten Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Breyten Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Breyten Safe?

Yes, Breyten is relatively safe.

Breyten scores 73/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 962 per 100,000 people, Breyten sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Breyten can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

16/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Breyten

In 2025, Breyten recorded 244 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Breyten is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 64 reported cases (26.2% of all crime in Breyten), followed by Common assault at 40 cases (16.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 33 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Breyten has increased by 1.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Breyten area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Breyten?

The most reported crimes in Breyten are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (64 cases), Common assault (40 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Breyten has a crime rate of 962 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)