Ermelo Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,978

-12% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,808

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Ermelo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	328	16.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	304	15.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	291	14.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	259	13.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	251	12.7%
Common assault	contact	205	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	148	7.5%
Rape	contact	104	5.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	101	5.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	91	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	79	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	71	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	65	3.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	65	3.3%
Stock Theft	property	63	3.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	36	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	32	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	1.3%
Murder	contact	23	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	13	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Ermelo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ermelo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ermelo Safe?

No, Ermelo has high crime levels.

Ermelo scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ermelo is 7,808 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ermelo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+155%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-12%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

38/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ermelo

In 2025, Ermelo recorded 1,978 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ermelo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 328 reported cases (16.6% of all crime in Ermelo), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 304 cases (15.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 291 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ermelo has decreased by 12%, a positive sign for the Ermelo community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ermelo?

The most reported crimes in Ermelo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (328 cases), Burglary at residential premises (304 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (291 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ermelo has a crime rate of 7,808 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)