Badplaas Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

196

-12.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

773

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Badplaas (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	18.9%
Stock Theft	property	36	18.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	14.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	13.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	10.7%
Common assault	contact	19	9.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	6.1%
Rape	contact	12	6.1%
Common robbery	contact	8	4.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	4.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.6%
Murder	contact	5	2.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Badplaas Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Badplaas Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Badplaas Safe?

Yes, Badplaas is relatively safe.

Badplaas scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 773 per 100,000 people, Badplaas sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Badplaas can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

12/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Badplaas

In 2025, Badplaas recorded 196 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Badplaas is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 37 reported cases (18.9% of all crime in Badplaas), followed by Stock Theft at 36 cases (18.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 29 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Badplaas has decreased by 12.1%, a positive sign for the Badplaas community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Badplaas?

The most reported crimes in Badplaas are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Stock Theft (36 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Badplaas compare to other areas in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)?

Badplaas has a crime rate of 773 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Val	33,775	32	127	A (98)
Ekulindeni	33,775	62	246	A (93)
Charl Cilliers	33,775	69	272	A (92)
Davel	33,775	122	483	A (86)
Sheepmoor	33,775	123	486	A (86)
Mahamba	33,775	125	494	A (86)
Perdekop	33,775	127	500	A (85)
Chrissiesmeer	33,775	152	601	A (83)
Greylingstad	33,775	159	628	A (83)
Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)