Elukwatini Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

936

-16.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,695

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Elukwatini (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	221	23.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	127	13.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	124	13.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	109	11.6%
Common assault	contact	92	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	79	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	61	6.5%
Stock Theft	property	59	6.3%
Rape	contact	53	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	4.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	36	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	35	3.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	27	2.9%
Kidnapping	contact	27	2.9%
Murder	contact	27	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	20	2.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Elukwatini Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Elukwatini Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Elukwatini Safe?

No, Elukwatini has high crime levels.

Elukwatini scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Elukwatini is 3,695 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Elukwatini, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-16.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

32/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Elukwatini

In 2025, Elukwatini recorded 936 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Elukwatini is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 221 reported cases (23.6% of all crime in Elukwatini), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 127 cases (13.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 124 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Elukwatini has decreased by 16.9%, a positive sign for the Elukwatini community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Elukwatini?

The most reported crimes in Elukwatini are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (221 cases), Burglary at residential premises (127 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (124 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Elukwatini has a crime rate of 3,695 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)