Embalenhle Crime Statistics

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

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,805

-4.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,127

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Embalenhle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	507	28.1%
Common assault	contact	232	12.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	205	11.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	201	11.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	173	9.6%
Rape	contact	135	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	129	7.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	116	6.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	112	6.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	79	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	68	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	63	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	48	2.7%
Murder	contact	47	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	27	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	24	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	24	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	23	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	19	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Embalenhle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Embalenhle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Embalenhle Safe?

No, Embalenhle has high crime levels.

Embalenhle scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Embalenhle is 7,127 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Embalenhle, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+132%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

36/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Embalenhle

In 2025, Embalenhle recorded 1,805 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Embalenhle is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 507 reported cases (28.1% of all crime in Embalenhle), followed by Common assault at 232 cases (12.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 205 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Embalenhle has decreased by 4.9%, a positive sign for the Embalenhle community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Embalenhle?

The most reported crimes in Embalenhle are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (507 cases), Common assault (232 cases), Burglary at residential premises (205 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Embalenhle has a crime rate of 7,127 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)