Ermelo vs Standerton: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Standerton had 237 fewer reported crimes than Ermelo (1,361 vs 1,598 — 15% difference).
Ermelo
Ermelo precinct
Total crimes
1,598
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 9.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
680 violent · 406 property · 512 other
17 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (246)
Standerton
Standerton precinct
Total crimes
1,361
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
522 violent · 309 property · 530 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (188)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Standerton had 237 fewer reported crimes (1,361 vs 1,598)
- Most reported crime in Ermelo: Serious assault · In Standerton: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ermelo safer than Standerton?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Standerton had 237 fewer reported crimes than Ermelo (1,361 vs 1,598 — 15% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Ermelo vs Standerton?
Ermelo (Ermelo precinct) reported 1,598 serious crimes, while Standerton (Standerton precinct) reported 1,361 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.