Grootvlei Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

198

-19.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

782

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Grootvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	21.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	12.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	10.1%
Common assault	contact	19	9.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	7.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	6.6%
Stock Theft	property	13	6.6%
Rape	contact	12	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	5.6%
Carjacking	contact	9	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	4.0%
Kidnapping	contact	8	4.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	7	3.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	2.5%
Murder	contact	4	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Grootvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Grootvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Grootvlei Safe?

Yes, Grootvlei is relatively safe.

Grootvlei scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 782 per 100,000 people, Grootvlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Grootvlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-19.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

13/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Grootvlei

In 2025, Grootvlei recorded 198 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Grootvlei is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 43 reported cases (21.7% of all crime in Grootvlei), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (14.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 24 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Grootvlei has decreased by 19.5%, a positive sign for the Grootvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Grootvlei?

The most reported crimes in Grootvlei are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Grootvlei has a crime rate of 782 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)