Val Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-23.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

127

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Val (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	25.0%
Stock Theft	property	8	25.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	21.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	15.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	12.5%
Rape	contact	4	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	9.4%
Common assault	contact	1	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	3.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Val Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Val Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Val Safe?

Yes, Val is relatively safe.

Val scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 127 per 100,000 people, Val sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Val can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-23.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

1/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Val

In 2025, Val recorded 32 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Val is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 8 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Val), followed by Stock Theft at 8 cases (25.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 7 cases (21.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Val has decreased by 23.8%, a positive sign for the Val community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Val?

The most reported crimes in Val are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (8 cases), Stock Theft (8 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Val has a crime rate of 127 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is among the safer areas.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)