Wakkerstroom Crime Statistics

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

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

167

-2.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

660

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

33,775

Crime Breakdown — Wakkerstroom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	52	31.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	16.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	16.2%
Common assault	contact	24	14.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	10.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	9.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	6.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	6.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	2.4%
Rape	contact	4	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wakkerstroom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wakkerstroom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wakkerstroom Safe?

Yes, Wakkerstroom is relatively safe.

Wakkerstroom scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 660 per 100,000 people, Wakkerstroom sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Wakkerstroom can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

31% of all crime

Rank in Gert Sibande (Ermelo)

10/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Wakkerstroom

In 2025, Wakkerstroom recorded 167 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wakkerstroom is Stock Theft with 52 reported cases (31.1% of all crime in Wakkerstroom), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 27 cases (16.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 27 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wakkerstroom has decreased by 2.9%, a positive sign for the Wakkerstroom community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wakkerstroom?

The most reported crimes in Wakkerstroom are Stock Theft (52 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (27 cases), Burglary at residential premises (27 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Wakkerstroom has a crime rate of 660 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)
Lothair	33,775	173	684	A (81)