Sheepmoor Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

123

-14.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

486

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Sheepmoor (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	36	29.3%
Stock Theft	property	27	22.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	15.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	8.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	7.3%
Common assault	contact	7	5.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	5.7%
Rape	contact	7	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	3.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	3.3%
Murder	contact	4	3.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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 Assault	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%

Sheepmoor Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sheepmoor Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sheepmoor Safe?

Yes, Sheepmoor is relatively safe.

Sheepmoor scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 486 per 100,000 people, Sheepmoor sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sheepmoor can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

5/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Sheepmoor

In 2025, Sheepmoor recorded 123 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sheepmoor is Drug-Related Crime with 36 reported cases (29.3% of all crime in Sheepmoor), followed by Stock Theft at 27 cases (22.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 19 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sheepmoor has decreased by 14.6%, a positive sign for the Sheepmoor community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sheepmoor?

The most reported crimes in Sheepmoor are Drug-Related Crime (36 cases), Stock Theft (27 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sheepmoor has a crime rate of 486 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)
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)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)