Carolina Crime Statistics

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

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

690

-9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,724

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Carolina (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	140	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	131	19.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	75	10.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	75	10.9%
Common assault	contact	73	10.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	9.9%
Stock Theft	property	56	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	52	7.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	5.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	5.1%
Rape	contact	24	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	23	3.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	16	2.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	2.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	1.2%
Murder	contact	7	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Carolina Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Carolina Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Carolina Safe?

Carolina has moderate safety levels.

Carolina scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Carolina is 2,724 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Carolina, especially at night.

vs National Average

-11%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

29/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Carolina

In 2025, Carolina recorded 690 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Carolina is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 140 reported cases (20.3% of all crime in Carolina), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 131 cases (19.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 75 cases (10.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Carolina has decreased by 9.9%, a positive sign for the Carolina community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Carolina?

The most reported crimes in Carolina are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (140 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (131 cases), Burglary at residential premises (75 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Carolina has a crime rate of 2,724 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)