Fernie Crime Statistics

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

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

220

-28.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

868

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Fernie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	27.7%
Stock Theft	property	59	26.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	37	16.8%
Rape	contact	15	6.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	5.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	5.5%
Common assault	contact	11	5.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	4.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	3.6%
Murder	contact	8	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
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%
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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Fernie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fernie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fernie Safe?

Yes, Fernie is relatively safe.

Fernie scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 868 per 100,000 people, Fernie sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Fernie can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-28.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

14/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Fernie

In 2025, Fernie recorded 220 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fernie is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 61 reported cases (27.7% of all crime in Fernie), followed by Stock Theft at 59 cases (26.8%) and Burglary at residential premises at 37 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fernie has decreased by 28.6%, a positive sign for the Fernie community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fernie?

The most reported crimes in Fernie are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Stock Theft (59 cases), Burglary at residential premises (37 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Fernie has a crime rate of 868 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)