Mayflower Crime Statistics

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

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

348

-2.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,374

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Mayflower (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	149	42.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	17.5%
Stock Theft	property	47	13.5%
Rape	contact	31	8.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	7.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	6.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	5.7%
Common assault	contact	17	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	4.9%
Murder	contact	12	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.3%
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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%

Mayflower Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mayflower Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mayflower Safe?

Yes, Mayflower is relatively safe.

Mayflower scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,374 per 100,000 people, Mayflower sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mayflower can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

43% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

22/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mayflower

In 2025, Mayflower recorded 348 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mayflower is Drug-Related Crime with 149 reported cases (42.8% of all crime in Mayflower), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 61 cases (17.5%) and Stock Theft at 47 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mayflower has decreased by 2.8%, a positive sign for the Mayflower community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mayflower?

The most reported crimes in Mayflower are Drug-Related Crime (149 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Stock Theft (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mayflower has a crime rate of 1,374 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)