Balfour TVL Crime Statistics

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

C56/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

453

-26.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,788

per 100k

Safety Score

56/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Balfour TVL (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	103	22.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	68	15.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	67	14.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	12.6%
Common assault	contact	40	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	6.4%
Stock Theft	property	23	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	4.6%
Rape	contact	21	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	3.8%
Murder	contact	16	3.5%
Kidnapping	contact	9	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.7%
Bank Robbery	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%

Balfour TVL Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Balfour TVL Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Balfour TVL Safe?

Balfour TVL has moderate safety levels.

Balfour TVL scores 56/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Balfour TVL is 1,788 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Balfour TVL, especially at night.

vs National Average

-42%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-26.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

27/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Balfour TVL

In 2025, Balfour TVL recorded 453 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Balfour TVL is Drug-Related Crime with 103 reported cases (22.7% of all crime in Balfour TVL), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 68 cases (15.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 67 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Balfour TVL has decreased by 26.5%, a positive sign for the Balfour TVL community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Balfour TVL?

The most reported crimes in Balfour TVL are Drug-Related Crime (103 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (68 cases), Burglary at residential premises (67 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Balfour TVL has a crime rate of 1,788 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)