Kinross Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

294

-15.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,161

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Kinross (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	20.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	18.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	39	13.3%
Common assault	contact	27	9.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	6.8%
Rape	contact	19	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	5.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	4.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	3.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	3.1%
Carjacking	contact	8	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	2.7%
Murder	contact	7	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kinross Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kinross Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kinross Safe?

Yes, Kinross is relatively safe.

Kinross scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,161 per 100,000 people, Kinross sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kinross can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-62%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

20% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

17/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kinross

In 2025, Kinross recorded 294 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kinross is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 60 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Kinross), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 57 cases (19.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 53 cases (18.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kinross has decreased by 15.8%, a positive sign for the Kinross community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kinross?

The most reported crimes in Kinross are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (60 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (57 cases), Burglary at residential premises (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kinross has a crime rate of 1,161 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)