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Amersfoort Crime Statistics

Gert Sibande|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Amersfoort decreased 5.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 319 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (54 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+16). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Moderate

in Mpumalanga · Low nationally

Reported crimes

319

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Amersfoort dropped 5.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Amersfoort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
54
Serious assault
52
Residential burglary
47
Stock-theft
33
Malicious damage
21
Theft from vehicle
20
Rape
13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
11
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault5459-5
Serious assault5236+16
Residential burglary4759-12
Stock-theft3347-14
Malicious damage21210
Theft from vehicle209+11
Rape1316-3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs119+2
Drug-related crime1021-11
Aggravated robbery911-2
Common robbery813-5
Culpable homicide73+4
Business burglary515-10
Attempted murder41+3
Vehicle theft40+4
Crimen injuria32+1
Kidnapping31+2
Robbery at residential premises35-2
Sexual assault330
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition20+2
Robbery at non-residential premises21+1
Arson12-1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Shoplifting10+1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Murder03-3
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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