Trichardt Crime Statistics

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

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

333

+7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,315

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Trichardt (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	89	26.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	71	21.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	47	14.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	43	12.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	12.0%
Common assault	contact	25	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	6.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	6.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	5.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	12	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	7	2.1%
Rape	contact	7	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	4	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Trichardt Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Trichardt Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Trichardt Safe?

Yes, Trichardt is relatively safe.

Trichardt scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,315 per 100,000 people, Trichardt sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Trichardt can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-57%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+7.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

27% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

20/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Trichardt

In 2025, Trichardt recorded 333 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Trichardt is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 89 reported cases (26.7% of all crime in Trichardt), followed by Crimen Injuria at 71 cases (21.3%) and Commercial Crime at 47 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Trichardt has increased by 7.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Trichardt area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Trichardt?

The most reported crimes in Trichardt are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (89 cases), Crimen Injuria (71 cases), Commercial Crime (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Trichardt has a crime rate of 1,315 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)