Standerton Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,879

-2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,417

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Standerton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	395	21.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	323	17.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	305	16.2%
Common assault	contact	251	13.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	227	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	216	11.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	152	8.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	100	5.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	71	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	61	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	3.2%
Rape	contact	56	3.0%
Stock Theft	property	56	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	39	2.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	16	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.6%
Murder	contact	9	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Standerton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Standerton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Standerton Safe?

No, Standerton has high crime levels.

Standerton scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Standerton is 7,417 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Standerton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+142%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

37/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Standerton

In 2025, Standerton recorded 1,879 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Standerton is Commercial Crime with 395 reported cases (21.0% of all crime in Standerton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 323 cases (17.2%) and Drug-Related Crime at 305 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Standerton has decreased by 2.1%, a positive sign for the Standerton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Standerton?

The most reported crimes in Standerton are Commercial Crime (395 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (323 cases), Drug-Related Crime (305 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Standerton has a crime rate of 7,417 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gert Sibande (Ermelo), Val is safer with a rate of 127 per 100k.

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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)