Volksrust Crime Statistics

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

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,159

+12.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,574

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Volksrust (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	249	21.5%
Common assault	contact	221	19.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	193	16.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	165	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	129	11.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	103	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	97	8.4%
Stock Theft	property	59	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	3.7%
Rape	contact	39	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	2.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	16	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	15	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Volksrust Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Volksrust Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Volksrust Safe?

No, Volksrust has high crime levels.

Volksrust scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Volksrust is 4,574 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Volksrust, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+49%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+12.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

33/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Volksrust

In 2025, Volksrust recorded 1,159 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Volksrust is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 249 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Volksrust), followed by Common assault at 221 cases (19.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 193 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Volksrust has increased by 12.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Volksrust area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Volksrust?

The most reported crimes in Volksrust are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (249 cases), Common assault (221 cases), Drug-Related Crime (193 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Volksrust has a crime rate of 4,574 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)