South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Statistics

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

Total Crimes (2025)

20,077

8.7%

Crime Rate per 100k

1,564

Population

1,283,450

Precincts

38

Is Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Safe?

Gert Sibande (Ermelo) recorded a crime rate of 1,564 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 20% below the Mpumalanga provincial average of 1,956 per 100,000. Of the 38 police precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), 22 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 10 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 8.7% compared to the previous year.

Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

PrecinctCrimesRateSafety
Ermelo1,9787,808F (9)
Standerton1,8797,417F (11)
Embalenhle1,8057,127F (12)
Secunda1,6056,336F (14)
Piet Retief1,5876,265F (14)
Volksrust1,1594,574F (22)
Elukwatini9363,695F (29)
Emzinoni7142,819D (40)
Bethal7082,795D (40)
Carolina6902,724D (42)

Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gert Sibande (Ermelo) Crime Breakdown (2025)

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