Emzinoni Crime Statistics

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

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

714

+0.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,819

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Emzinoni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	151	21.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	120	16.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	105	14.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	103	14.4%
Common assault	contact	89	12.5%
Rape	contact	67	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	60	8.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	28	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	25	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	24	3.4%
Stock Theft	property	21	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	15	2.1%
Murder	contact	15	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	11	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Emzinoni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Emzinoni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Emzinoni Safe?

Emzinoni has moderate safety levels.

Emzinoni scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Emzinoni is 2,819 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Emzinoni, especially at night.

vs National Average

-8%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+0.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

21% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

31/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Emzinoni

In 2025, Emzinoni recorded 714 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Emzinoni is Burglary at residential premises with 151 reported cases (21.1% of all crime in Emzinoni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 120 cases (16.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 105 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Emzinoni has increased by 0.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Emzinoni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Emzinoni?

The most reported crimes in Emzinoni are Burglary at residential premises (151 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (120 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (105 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Emzinoni has a crime rate of 2,819 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)