Perdekop Crime Statistics

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

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

127

-11.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

500

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Perdekop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	31	24.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	19.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	18.9%
Stock Theft	property	24	18.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	11.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	5.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	3.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.8%
Rape	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%

Perdekop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Perdekop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Perdekop Safe?

Yes, Perdekop is relatively safe.

Perdekop scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 500 per 100,000 people, Perdekop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Perdekop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

7/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Perdekop

In 2025, Perdekop recorded 127 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Perdekop is Common assault with 31 reported cases (24.4% of all crime in Perdekop), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 25 cases (19.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 24 cases (18.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Perdekop has decreased by 11.8%, a positive sign for the Perdekop community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Perdekop?

The most reported crimes in Perdekop are Common assault (31 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (25 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Perdekop has a crime rate of 500 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)
Chrissiesmeer	33,775	152	601	A (83)
Greylingstad	33,775	159	628	A (83)
Wakkerstroom	33,775	167	660	A (82)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)