Davel Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

122

-4.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

483

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Davel (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	28	23.0%
Stock Theft	property	27	22.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	17.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	13.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	9.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	9.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	7.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	5.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	3.3%
Rape	contact	3	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Murder	contact	1	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%

Davel Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Davel Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Davel Safe?

Yes, Davel is relatively safe.

Davel scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 483 per 100,000 people, Davel sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Davel can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

4/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Davel

In 2025, Davel recorded 122 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Davel is Common assault with 28 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Davel), followed by Stock Theft at 27 cases (22.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 21 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Davel has decreased by 4.7%, a positive sign for the Davel community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Davel?

The most reported crimes in Davel are Common assault (28 cases), Stock Theft (27 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Davel has a crime rate of 483 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)
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)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)