Daggakraal Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

321

-17.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,267

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Daggakraal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	89	27.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	73	22.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	60	18.7%
Common assault	contact	56	17.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	7.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	6.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	4.7%
Common robbery	contact	13	4.0%
Rape	contact	12	3.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	2.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Daggakraal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Daggakraal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Daggakraal Safe?

Yes, Daggakraal is relatively safe.

Daggakraal scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,267 per 100,000 people, Daggakraal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Daggakraal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-59%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-17.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

28% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

18/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Daggakraal

In 2025, Daggakraal recorded 321 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Daggakraal is Stock Theft with 89 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Daggakraal), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 73 cases (22.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 60 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Daggakraal has decreased by 17.3%, a positive sign for the Daggakraal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Daggakraal?

The most reported crimes in Daggakraal are Stock Theft (89 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (73 cases), Burglary at residential premises (60 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Daggakraal has a crime rate of 1,267 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)