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Ermelo Precinct

Gert Sibande|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ermelo decreased 8.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,668 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (344 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-79). 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

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Crime volume

Very High

in Mpumalanga

Reported crimes

2,668

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ermelo decreased 8.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ermelo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		344
Residential burglary		322
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		308
Commercial crime		260
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		234
Common assault		197
Malicious damage		152
Aggravated robbery		123
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault344324+20
Residential burglary322372-50
All theft not mentioned elsewhere308339-31
Commercial crime260339-79
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs234167+67
Common assault197239-42
Malicious damage152166-14
Aggravated robbery123144-21
Rape11293+19
Drug-related crime9573+22
Theft from vehicle77134-57
Business burglary76131-55
Stock-theft6769-2
Shoplifting6560+5
Common robbery5782-25
Sexual assault3117+14
Culpable homicide2720+7
Murder2634-8
Vehicle theft2637-11
Attempted murder2120+1
Kidnapping1718-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition107+3
Crimen injuria52+3
Arson42+2
Contact sexual offences45-1
Attempted sexual offences220
Neglect and ill-treatment of children29-7
Public violence20+2
Abduction10+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
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83 crimes ↑ 10.7%

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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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