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Ermelo vs Standerton: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Standerton had 237 fewer reported crimes than Ermelo (1,361 vs 1,598 — 15% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.