Hartebeeskop Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

241

+8.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

950

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Hartebeeskop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	107	44.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	17.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	12.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	11.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	8.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	7.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	4.6%
Stock Theft	property	9	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	3.3%
Rape	contact	5	2.1%
Common assault	contact	4	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common 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%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hartebeeskop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hartebeeskop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hartebeeskop Safe?

Yes, Hartebeeskop is relatively safe.

Hartebeeskop scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 950 per 100,000 people, Hartebeeskop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hartebeeskop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

44% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

15/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hartebeeskop

In 2025, Hartebeeskop recorded 241 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hartebeeskop is Drug-Related Crime with 107 reported cases (44.4% of all crime in Hartebeeskop), followed by Commercial Crime at 41 cases (17.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 31 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hartebeeskop has increased by 8.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hartebeeskop area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hartebeeskop?

The most reported crimes in Hartebeeskop are Drug-Related Crime (107 cases), Commercial Crime (41 cases), Burglary at residential premises (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hartebeeskop has a crime rate of 950 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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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)
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Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)