Ekulindeni Crime Statistics

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

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+8.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

246

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Ekulindeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	24	38.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	32.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	11.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	8.1%
Stock Theft	property	5	8.1%
Murder	contact	4	6.5%
Attempted murder	contact	3	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	4.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	4.8%
Rape	contact	3	4.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	4.8%
Common assault	contact	1	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ekulindeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ekulindeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ekulindeni Safe?

Yes, Ekulindeni is relatively safe.

Ekulindeni scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 246 per 100,000 people, Ekulindeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ekulindeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

39% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

2/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ekulindeni

In 2025, Ekulindeni recorded 62 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ekulindeni is Drug-Related Crime with 24 reported cases (38.7% of all crime in Ekulindeni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 20 cases (32.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 7 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ekulindeni has increased by 8.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ekulindeni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ekulindeni?

The most reported crimes in Ekulindeni are Drug-Related Crime (24 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), Burglary at residential premises (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ekulindeni has a crime rate of 246 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)
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)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)