Secunda Crime Statistics

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

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,605

-9.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,336

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Secunda (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	541	33.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	415	25.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	327	20.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	265	16.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	111	6.9%
Common assault	contact	105	6.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	79	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	73	4.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	37	2.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	25	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	21	1.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	1.3%
Rape	contact	13	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Murder	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Secunda Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Secunda Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Secunda Safe?

No, Secunda has high crime levels.

Secunda scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Secunda is 6,336 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Secunda, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+107%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

34% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

35/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Secunda

In 2025, Secunda recorded 1,605 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Secunda is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 541 reported cases (33.7% of all crime in Secunda), followed by Commercial Crime at 415 cases (25.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 327 cases (20.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Secunda has decreased by 9.2%, a positive sign for the Secunda community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Secunda?

The most reported crimes in Secunda are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (541 cases), Commercial Crime (415 cases), Burglary at residential premises (327 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Secunda has a crime rate of 6,336 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)